Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***SALAD***
   2      cups          cooked tri-colored rotini pasta
     1/2  cup           halved cherry tomatoes
     1/4  cup           diced red pepper
   1      tablespoon    sliced black olives
   1      can           artichoke hearts -- drained and halved
                        -- (15-oz)
                        ***DRESSING***
     1/4  cup           balsamic vinegar
   2      teaspoons     olive oil
   1      tablespoon    dijon mustard
   2      teaspoons     minced fresh basil
                        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