Classic Italian Pasta Salad

This is a good pasta salad recipe that is from Crisco, when they were promoting their olive oil. I don’t know if they still sell olive oil, I prefer to buy mine from Mediterranean Drizzles. It is easy, good combination of ingredients and sure to become a family favorite recipe.

Salad Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rotini pasta, drained
• 1 – 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 cup provolone cheese, cut into cubes
• 1 carrot, cut into julienne strips
• 1/4 cup red onion, minced
• 1 – 2 1/4 ounce can sliced, pitted black olives
• 1/4 pound salami, chopped

Italian Dressing Ingredients

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3 to 4 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Directions
Combine all salad ingredients in a serving bowl. Whisk the dressing ingredients together and pour over pasta. Toss to coat, cover, refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Toss again before serving.