My pasta salad recipe is easy! I mean really easy! It’s something I make all the time for quick lunches and dinners at home. My husband is a huge fan, and even though the recipe is simple, he says it’s the best pasta salad he’s ever had!

Ingredients
- Box of pasta of your choice
- 1/4 cup of Italian dressing. More to taste. I prefer to use Light Italian.
- 2 tablespoons of balsamic dressing.
- One 6oz can of large black olives
- One sweet pepper. Chopped.
Directions
- Boil pasta as directed on box.
- Rinse and cool cooked pasta and put in a big bowl.
- Add all other ingredients to the bowl.
- Stir until all the pasta, peppers, and olives are coated with dressing.
- Refrigerate for at least thirty minutes. Overnight is best.
- Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese when serving if desired.
- Enjoy! (Yes! It is really that easy!)

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