Description

Look no further for the perfect pasta salad for those get togethers this summer. It's simple and delicious and can be prepared with many variations.

Ingredients

• 6 oz. elbow pasta, uncooked
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced with their juices
• 1/4 red onion (or green onion), finely chopped
• 1/4 c. Hellmann's light (or regular) mayonnaise
• 1 T. white vinegar
• garlic powder, to taste
• 1 t. dry oregano
• 2 1/2 oz. sliced black or Kalamata olives, sliced
• salt and pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Cook pasta in well salted boiling water according to package directions;
2. drain; rinse under cold water to stop cooking process.
3. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, tomatoes with their juices, black olives, onion, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper; stir well; add pasta; stir well.