6 ounces uncooked short pasta (like rotini)
10 ounces cherry tomatoes cut in half (about 2 cups)
2/3 cup jarred roasted red pepper diced
1 large green bell pepper seeded and chopped
1/2 cup olives of choice, chopped
4 ounces turkey pepperoni sliced in quarters and 1 can chickpeas
4 ounces fresh mini mozzarella cheese balls (I use the pearls)
THE DRESSING:
3 tbsp reserved pasta water
1 2/3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2-1 tsp kosher or sea salt
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, if you enjoy a little spice