Fusilli Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 1/4 cups golden raisins
• 8 ounces fusilli or corkscrew macaroni
• 1 1/2 cups Greek olives, pitted and quartered
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, snipped
• 1 tablespoon shallot, minced or chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   In small saucepan, heat the wine over medium heat just till warm. Add raisins and remove from heat. Let stand 15-30 minutes to plump; drain reserving wine. Set both aside.

2. 2

   Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water; drain again.

3. 3

   In large serving bowl, toss together cooled, pasta, raisins and olives.

4. 4

   In jar, combine reserved wine, olive oil, lemon juice, basil, shallots, mustard, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well to mix. Pour over pasta, toss to coat. Cover and chill salad for 3-24 hours. Before serving add nuts and toss.