Greek Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For Dressing
3/4 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 - 3/4 tablespoon oregano
3/4 tablespoon fresh basil
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
For salad
1 1/2 cups spiral shaped pasta
1 small red onion, chopped
2 small celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, julienne-cut, cut in half (either cover with boiling water or place in bottom of strainer and drain the pasta over them)
1/4 cup kalamata olive, sliced
1/2 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

Combine the dressing ingredients and mix well, chill for at least 1 hour.
Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain, do not rinse.
Combine all ingredients, in a medium sized bowl with the pasta and tomatoes on top, pour a small amount of the dressing over the hot pasta and toss gently to coat. Add more dressing so that all ingredients are well coated.
Chill before serving.