Apr 172011
This is a good pasta salad recipe that is from Crisco, when they were promoting their olive oil. 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.
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