Fresh Pesto Pasta Salad

This is a fresh tasting pasta salad! Add some chicken and you have a complete meal.

16 ounces of small shell pasta, cooked and drained

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon of sugar

1 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons dijon mustard

3 minced garlic cloves

3/4 cup olive oil

1 cup chopped fresh basil

4 ounces shredded parmesan cheese

1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

a pint of yellow grape tomatoes (any baby tomato will do here!)

Whisk together the vinegar and the next five ingredients. Slowly incorporate the olive oil. Toss the pasta with the dressing. Add the basil, parm, pine nuts, and tomatoes. Toss and chill.