Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Melissa_24's Note:

This is a copy of a recipe from a local bakery/deli. I got it from a lady I used to work with and think it's just scrumptious. It makes a wonderful side or the main dish for a light lunch. Hope you enjoy!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 cup corn oil (I usually use olive oil)
• 1⁄8; cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon pepper
• ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ½ 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 ½ cups coarsely grated asiago cheese
• 1 cup sliced black olives
• 1 lb medium pasta shell

Directions:

1. Combine oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, mustard and garlic in blender (I haven't ever used a blender, just mixed really well).
2. Mix well and put into large mixing bowl.
3. Cook pasta in boiling salt water.
4. Add to bowl with dressing and toss adding sun dried tomatoes and olive slices.
5. Let cool about 10 minutes.
6. Add cheese, toss well and add spinach.
7. Mix well.