pasta salad

Ingredients:

8 ounces (about 225g) of pasta (penne, fusilli, rotini, or any other bite-sized pasta)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
For the dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

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