Spiral Pasta Salad

Marjoram gets well-deserved attention in this fresh-tasting salad. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 1/2 starch. This recipe is from Sue Gronholz. I found this recipe in Taste Of Home magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 12  ounces  spiral pasta
• 3  plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1  medium green pepper, chopped
• 1  small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 1⁄4 ounces sliced ripe olives, drained

• Marjoram Vinaigrette

• 3  tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 1  tablespoon fresh marjoram, minced or 1  teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and olives.
2. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, marjoram, basil, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.