Pasta salad with artichokes and sprouts

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupRaw sm shaped pasta
¾poundsMarinated artichoke hearts
¾cupFirmly packed alfalfa sprout
1smallGreen pepper finely chop
1mediumCarrot, coarsely chopped
½cupSliced/chopped black olives
¼cupRed wine vinegar, more/less
½teaspoonDried basil
½teaspoonDried summer savory

Directions

Cook the pasta al dente, then rinse it with cool water. Drain the pasta well and put it in a mixing bowl.

Chop the artichokes into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pasta.

Add the alfalfa sprouts, separating the strands as much as possible with a fork, and the remaining ingredients. Mix well and allow to stand for 1 to 2 hours either at room temperature or refrigerated before serving.

Variation: To serve as a main dish salad, garnish with hard-boiled eggs or add some diced mozzarella cheese.