Italian-style pasta salad

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4ouncesVermicelli or spaghetti
16oz jar marinated artichokes
½smallZucchini, sliced
1Carrot, shredded
2ouncesSliced genoa salami,strips
1cupShredded mozzarella cheese
2tablespoonsGrated parmesan cheese
2tablespoonsSalad oil
2tablespoonsWhite wine vinegar
¾teaspoonDry mustard
½teaspoonOregano
½teaspoonCrushed basil
1Clove garlic, crushed

Directions

Break pasta in half. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside.

Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade. Coarsely chop artichoke hearts. Have the zucchini slices. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, artichokes, zucchini, carrots, salami, and cheeses.

In a screw-top jar, combine the reserved marinade, salad oil, vinegar, mustard, oregano, basil, and garlic; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Chill several hours.