Italian Dressing (Made in the AC)

• 1 ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (collector cup)

• ½ cup red wine vinegar (collector cup)

• ½ cup cashews

• 3 tsp maple syrup

• 3 garlic cloves

• 1 ½ tsp dried oregano

• 1 ½ tsp dried parsley

• 1 ½ tsp dried basil

• 1 tsp fine sea salt or more to taste

• 1½ tsp black pepper or more to taste

Pasta Salad

• 16 ounces tricolor rotini

• 1 cup homemade Italian dressing (made in the Almond Cow)

• 1 pint grape tomatoes halved

• ½ cup sliced black olives

• 1 small orange bell pepper cut into bite-sized chunks (About 1/2 inch)

• 1 small red bell pepper cut into bite-sized chunks (About 1/2 inch)

• ⅓ cup red onion diced (or ½ of 1 small red onion)

• ⅓ cup vegan parmesan cheese shredded

• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (optional)

• salt & pepper to taste