Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup corn oil (I usually use olive oil)
• 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 5 sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in water if necessary,dried and cut into strips
• 5 ounces fresh spinach, cleaned,stems removed and cut into julienne strips
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated asiago cheese
• 1 cup sliced black olives
• 1 lb medium pasta shell

Directions

1. 1

   Combine oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, mustard and garlic in blender (I haven't ever used a blender, just mixed really well).

2. 2

   Mix well and put into large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Cook pasta in boiling salt water.

4. 4

   Add to bowl with dressing and toss adding sun dried tomatoes and olive slices.

5. 5

   Let cool about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add cheese, toss well and add spinach.

7. 7

   Mix well.