Pasta—12 ounces (340 grams) of your choice (fusilli, rotini, penne, etc.)
1 and a half cups of cherry tomatoes
1 diced cucumber
1/2 cup of finely chopped red onion
half a cup of sliced black olives
half a cup of chopped bell peppers of any color
Diced fresh basil, 1/4 cup
pieces of mozzarella or feta cheese, about half a cup
1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
Personal hygiene:
The amount of olive oil required is 1/4 cup.
(Apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons each)
Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon
1 minced clove of garlic
1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano
Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Bonus features:
Grilled prawns or chicken for a protein boost
One-fourth cup of sun-dried tomatoes
Tossed almonds or pine nuts, 1/4 cup, for crunchier flavor
Instructions: