Creamy Pasta Salad (WFPBNO)

Pasta is one of my favorite things to eat. Fix it any way and I'm down. I do love a good pasta salad. This was so good and having it in the frig to add to to a quick lunch or even for an afternoon snack was ideal. of course you can use the veggies you have on hand or add some extras like mushrooms or chopped spinach. 

• 10 ounces whole grain rotini
• 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (if your tomatoes are small just cut them in half)
• 1 Persian cucumber, quartered and sliced
• 3/4 cup dill pickle relish
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced or quartered
• mayo

Cook pasta according to package directions. While it cooks prepare all of the veggies in a large bowl.

Once pasta is done, drain and rinse to cool it off. Add pasta to bowl with veggies and give it all a good stir.

Add your homemade, oil free, dairy free mayo. I used about 2/3 a cup. Remember this is a creamy pasta salad so add the amount that you like.

Serve as a side dish to a cookout, next to a sandwich or a bowl of soup. This can be garnished with sunflower seeds or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast. 

Simple and delicious!