pat's Recipe

Classic Italian Pasta Salad

Category: Pasta salads

SALAD INGREDIENTS
2 cups cooked rotini pasta, drained (about
1 cup uncooked)
1 (14oz) can artichoke hearts, drained
and cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup cubed provolone cheese
1 carrot, cut into julienne strips
1/4 cup minced red onion
1 (2 1/4 oz) can sliced pitted black olives
1/4 lb salami, chopped

ITALIAN DRESSING
1/3 CUP OLIVE OIL
2 tBSP RED WINE VINEGAR
1/4 TSP SALT
1/4 TSP PEPPER
1/2 TSP SUGAR
1/2 TSP DRY MUSTARD
3-4 TSP FINELY CHOPPED FRESH BASIL, OR TO
TASTE

Combine pasta, artichoke hearts, red pepper, green pepper, cheese, carrot, onion, olives and salami in a serving bowl.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, mustard and basil in a small bowl. Pour over pasta. Toss to coat. Season to taste.
Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Toss before serving.