MARVELOUS MACARONI SALAD

12 ounces penne pasta
1/2 cup of your favorite vinaigrette dressing (or more as needed)
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup pitted black olives, chopped or sliced
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill leaves (or to taste)
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (or to taste)
salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 8 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl.

Toss the warm pasta with the vinaigrette.

Add the remaining ingredients and adjust the seasonings. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Return to room temperature before serving. Add more vinaigrette as needed.

Servings: 8
Adapted from source: Sheila Lukins