Summer Spiral Salad

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

• Ready In: 4 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  cups  cooked spiral shaped pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or 1 (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.