Name: Classic Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups rotini pasta, cooked (about 1 cup dry); 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and cut into bite-size pieces; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup provolone cheese, cubed; 1 carrot, cut into julienne strips; 1/4 cup red onion, minced; 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can pitted black olives, sliced; 1/4 lb salami, chopped; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 3 -4 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped (to taste)

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ingredients

Salad
2 cups rotini pasta, cooked (about 1 cup dry)
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
¹⁄₂ cup red bell pepper, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup provolone cheese, cubed
1 carrot, cut into julienne strips
¹⁄₄ cup red onion, minced
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can pitted black olives, sliced
¹⁄₄ lb salami, chopped
Dressing
¹⁄₃ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dry mustard
3 -4 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped (to taste)

directions

Combine all salad ingredients in a serving bowl.
Whisk first 6 dressing ingredients together.
Add basil to dressing.
Pour over pasta and toss to coat.
Season to taste.
Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
Toss again before serving.

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photo by Ck2plz

6/2/2011

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review by Ck2plz

5/31/2011

I thought this was pretty good. The ingredients are a fabulous combination. I don't think the carrots added any flavor so next time I will leave them out. I used about 2 1/2 tablespoons of fresh basil because I served this at a picnic and did not want it to be too overpowering. I will add more next time. The dressing did seem like it was missing something. ZWT7-Count Dracula and his Hot Bites

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review by IngridH

5/31/2011

While we liked this salad, we felt that something was missing from the dressing. After adding about a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and some salt, we liked it a lot more. We loved all of the yummy things in it- salami, cheese, artichoke hearts. Made for ZWT7- Emerald City Shakers

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photo by IngridH

5/31/2011

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creation by Charlotte J

7/1/2008

Just found this in the Sunday newspaper coupon ads.