Step 1

In a large pot filled with salted boiling water, cook pasta until just past "al dente".

Step 2

Meanwhile, prepare the Italian dressing. Add all ingredients to a jar with a lid and secure. Shake until combined. Re-shake as needed before using.

Step 3

When pasta is done, drain well but do not rinse.

Step 4

Toss 1/3 cup of the Italian dressing with the pasta and spread out on a sheet pan to cool.

Step 5

To assemble pasta salad, combine pasta with the rest of the ingredients and remaining Italian dressing.

Step 6

Chill in the fridge for 4 hours before serving, and up to 1 day.

Step 7

Let pasta salad sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Leftovers should be stored in the fridge and consumed within several days.