Greek Rotini Salad

Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water and put it in the refrigerator to chill.

In a dry sauté pan, toast the walnuts over medium-high heat until they are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Set the walnuts aside to cool, then chop coarsely. 

In a large bowl, toss together the chilled pasta, walnuts, feta cheese, onion and basil. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic and mustard. Pour dressing over the pasta salad mix and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. 