Tri-Colored Rotini Salad

Course :	Pasta Salads
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

		---SALAD
2	cups	cooked tri-colored rotini pasta
1/2	cup	halved cherry tomatoes
1/4	cup	diced red pepper
1	tablespoons	sliced black olives
15	ounces	artichoke hearts -- drained and halved
		---DRESSING
1/4	cup	balsamic vinegar
2	teaspoons	olive oil
1	tablespoons	dijon mustard
2	teaspoons	fresh basil
1/8	teaspoon	fresh ground pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat well. Serve at room temperature. 6 servings/Serving size: 1/2 cup