Fresh and Zesty Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

Introduction:
This Fresh and Zesty Pasta Salad is packed with colorful veggies and tossed in a flavorful homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal, this salad is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients
For the Salad:

1 (16-ounce) package rotini pasta

1/2 cup sliced black olives

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup diced cucumber

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Cook the Pasta: