Bruschetta Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

4 cups pasta, your choice

3 tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped

1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes,chopped

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons salt

1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs

Additional salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Place a pot of water on high and add garlic powder, dried Italian herbs and salt. Once the water comes to a boil add the pasta and boil till the pasta is “al dente” (approximately 8-10 minutes). Drain all of the water from the pasta (don’t rinse) and place in a bowl to cool.

Chop fresh basil and tomatoes then add to pasta bowl. Toss in all remaining ingredients.