Italian Basil Tomato and Pasta Salad

This is a great lite idea for dinner and it's tasty too !!

Ingredients :

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

2 tablspoons Dijon style mustard

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 gloves garlic minced

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup silvered fresh basil

8 ounces dried pasta

2 9 ounce packages frozen cut green beans

6 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges

1 cup sliced pitted olives

2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves

3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

Directions :

1.For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together vinegar,mustard, pepper and garlic. Gradually whisk in oil. Sitr in the silvered basil Set dressing aside.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions:drain. Rinse with cold water:drain again.

3. Meanwhille,in a large saucepan,cook frozen beans according to package directions:drain> Rinse with cold water:drain again.

4. Toss one third of the dressing with the cooked pasta:place pasta in the bottom of a very large bowl.Layer ingredients on top of the pasta in the following order: cooked green beans, tomatoes, and olives. Top with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with the basil leaves,the Parmesan cheese,and parsley. Cover and chill for 4 hours.