Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

• 1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
• 1 (8-ounce) package rotini pasta, cooked
• 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into strips
• 1/2 pound smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes*
• 1/2 (5-ounce) bag baby spinach leaves (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Garnishes: tomato wedges, baby spinach leaves

1. Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Cut artichokes into strips, and place in a large bowl. Add pasta and next 4 ingredients, and gently toss.
2. Stir together reserved artichoke marinade, mayonnaise, and next 4 ingredients until blended. Add to pasta mixture, stirring to combine. Cover and chill. Garnish, if desired.
3. *1/2 pound smoked Gouda or Cheddar cheese may be substituted for smoked mozzarella, if desired.

rotini pasta, red bell peppers, mozzarella cheese, baby spinach, green chiles, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, pepper, tomato wedges

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/smoked-mozzarella-pasta-salad (may not work)