This pasta salad is quick and easy to make. The liquid from the marinated artichoke hearts makes an excellent dressing.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Refrigerate Time:: 4 hrs
Total Time:: 4 hrs 20 mins
Servings::5
Ingredients
1 cup salad macaroni, or other medium-size pasta
1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
½ cup mushrooms, quartered
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup pitted black olives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ tablespoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add pasta and boil until al dente according to packaging instructions, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper; toss well.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Before serving, season the pasta dish with salt and pepper to taste.