Summer Spiral Salad

Submitted by SmilinJenE

"An herb enhanced summer pasta salad. A deliceious option for picnics or potlucks. Add as many other vegetables for other variations."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into thin strips
• 2 ounces turkey salami, cut into thin strips
• 1⁄2 cup pitted ripe olives
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1⁄3 cup tarragon vinegar or 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
2. In a jar with a tight fitting lid combine the oil, vinegar, and seasonings; shake well.
3. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
4. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.