Simple Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• ½ lb pasta, cooked to al dente (about 9 minutes)
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup olives, halved
• ½ cup salad dressing (we used balsamic vinaigrette)
• ¼ cup shredded parmesan (optional)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Toss together all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving, to allow the flavors to get to know each other. 

Makes about 4 servings

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