Brown Rice Pasta Salad

NOTE: This is a gluten free vegetarian dish. To make it dairy free, omit cheese and, if you wish, replace with tofu (if your diet allows soy products).

Pasta Salad-

1 lb brown rice rotini pasta, cooked, drained, and rinsed

1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed

1 cup pitted black olives, chopped

1 cup broccoli florets, chopped

1 cup cucumber, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

Dressing-

3/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons dried basil

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

Combine cooked pasta and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with half of dressing, add more as needed.