Springtime Pasta Salad

• 1 - 1 lb. box orecchiette pasta
• 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, minced
• 2 tbsp. dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup light mayo
• 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper

 Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Add 1 tbsp. salt and the pasta.  Bring it back to a boil and cook 15 minutes.  Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water, drain again and set aside to cool.

In a large bowl combine onion, parsley, and bell peppers. In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, salad dressing, mustard, onion powder and cayenne.  Toss the pasta into the large bowl and add the mayo mixture.  Mix well.  Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.