Artichoke Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is quick and easy to make. The liquid from the marinated artichoke hearts makes an excellent dressing. Cook time is for chilling.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1  cup  salad macaroni or 1  cup  other medium-size pasta
• 1 (6 1/2ounce) jar  marinated artichoke hearts
• 1⁄2 cup mushroom, quartered
• 1  cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1  cup pitted black olives
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add pasta and boil until al dente.
2. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper; toss well.
4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
5. Before serving, season the pasta dish with salt and pepper to taste.