PIZZA PASTA SALAD

 According to all you magazine, this recipe is one of the most shared on Pinterest, and it's not surprising.  Taking just 10 -15 minutes to prepare, it works well for  a romantic dinner, a party, or a family get-together.

INGREDIENTS

Salt and pepper
1 pound short pasta such as bow ties, shells or penne
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
3/4 cup sliced marinated artichoke hearts
8 ounces bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella nuggets), halved (about 18 pieces)
4 ounces pepperoni or salami, diced
             1/2 cup shredded fresh basil leaves                             2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well and spread on an oiled baking sheet to cool. Don't worry if the pasta sticks together. It will come apart when mixed with oil.

2. Transfer the cooled pasta to a large bowl and stir in oil. Add vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, bocconcini, pepperoni, basil and oregano. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.