Classic Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Salad

• 2 cups rotini pasta, cooked (about 1 cup dry)

• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup provolone cheese, cubed
• 1 carrot, cut into julienne strips
• 1/4 cup red onion, minced

• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can pitted black olives, sliced
• 1/4 lb salami, chopped

Dressing

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3-4 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped (to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all salad ingredients in a serving bowl.

2. 2

   Whisk first 6 dressing ingredients together.

3. 3

   Add basil to dressing.

4. 4

   Pour over pasta and toss to coat.

5. 5

   Season to taste.

6. 6

   Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

7. 7

   Toss again before serving.