Party Pasta Salad

Yield: 10-12 servings

8 oz. corkscrew macaroni, cooked & drained
1 (8 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
3/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained & chopped
2 oz. of your favorite cheese, cut into cubes
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp. honey
3/4 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried dill
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp each salt & pepper

Combine pasta, artichokes, olives, tomatoes, and cheeses in a large bowl.

Prepare dressing in a covered jar by combining vinegar, oil, honey, basil, dill, garlic, salt and pepper. Shake well.

Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.

--Dorian Kobsiopoulos
Canton, MA