Tri-colored Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 12 to 16oz tri-colored rotini or penne pasta, cooked al dente and drained

• 20 sliced black olives

• 2 Tbsp dried basil

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 5 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar (or 1 T red wine vinegar + 1 T lemon juice)

• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Optional:

• 2 -3 cups cherry or firm cut tomatoes

• fresh basil leaves

• 6 - 8 ounces, cubed mozzarella