1 Ingredients:

• 1 lb. rotini (curly) pasta

• 1 English cucumber, cut lengthwise and seeded, then chopped into ½-inch pieces

• 1 heirloom or beefsteak tomato, seeded and chopped

• 4 scallions, minced white and green parts

• 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), chopped in ½-inch pieces

• ¼ C. basil, minced (reserve 1 Tbsp. for garnishing the top before serving)

• 1 Tbsp. dried oregano

• 1 tsp. smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

• 1/2 tsp. celery seed 

• 1/2 tsp. poppy seed

• ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

• 1 tsp. kosher salt

• 1 1/2 tsp. sesame seed

• 1/3 C. grated romano cheese

Ingredients:

• ½ C. EVOO

• ¼ C. apple cider vinegar

• 2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice

• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

• Salt

• Pepper

• ¼ tsp. Herbs de Provence