Italian Pasta Salad

Cook the pasta al dente following the instructions on the package. This should take about 15 minutes. You'll know the pasta is al dente when it's tender but still has a slight bite to it.

Once the pasta is cooked, rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove any excess starch.

Put all the ingredients into a large bowl.

Gently toss the ingredients in the bowl until they are well - combined.

Place the pasta salad in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.