Classic Italian Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Salad
2 cups rotini pasta, cooked (about 1 cup dry)
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup provolone cheese, cubed
1 carrot, cut into julienne strips
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can pitted black olives, sliced
1/4 lb salami, chopped
Dressing
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
3 -4 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped (to taste)

Preparation

Combine all salad ingredients in a serving bowl.
Whisk first 6 dressing ingredients together.
Add basil to dressing.
Pour over pasta and toss to coat.
Season to taste.
Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
Toss again before serving.