Pasta Salad
By: Anonymous
Published: Saturday, December 5, 2009 - 11:54pm

Ingredients




1 12 oz. box Rotelle or other curly pasta
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 pound sun dried tomatoes
1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 can pitted black olives, drained and halved
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 pound farmers cheese, crumbled
12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
 cup Balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Preparation

1 While pasta is cooking according to the box directions, prepare dressing.  2 Whisk together vinegar and mustard in large bowl. Add oil, salt and pepper; mix well. 3 To this add vegetables, nuts and cheese. 4 When pasta is ready, drain well and immediately add to salad mixture. Toss well and allow to cool at room temperature, mixing occasionally. It is important to add pasta while it is hot. Refrigerate until serving.