MARINATED PASTA SALAD

Marinated Pasta Salad image

Provided by Jamie Fosnight

Time 30m

Yield 1/2 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb tri-color spiral pasta
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can black olives, sliced
1/2 red onion, diced
1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, diced
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cheesecubed
2 bell peppers, cut into small strips (1 red and 1 yellow)
0.5 (3 1/2 ounce) package pepperoni
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine all dressing ingredients and chill. In a large bowl, combine all other ingredients. Pour dressing over the top and mix slightly, refrigerate at least one hour or overnight.
If necessary, add another T of oil, few splashes of vinegar and a pinch of salt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 29.6, Sodium 848.2, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 17.4