Classic Italian Pasta Salad

• 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)

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

salad, rotini pasta, hearts, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, provolone cheese, carrot, red onion, black olives, salami, dressing, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, dry mustard

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/classic-italian-pasta-salad-311151 (may not work)