Greek Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
    4 shallots, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
    6 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    3 tablespoons mayonnaise
    1 tablespoon all purpose Greek seasoning
    8 ounces penne pasta, cooked
    5 ounces black olives, sliced
    4 ounces diced pimentos (drain can)
Preparation
    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat in large skillet. Add sliced mushrooms and shallots, and saute over medium high heat for 7 - 8 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat.
    In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 4 tbsp oil, juice, mayonnaise, and seasoning, blending well. Add the pasta and mushroom mixture, the olives, and pimiento. Toss to coat.
    Cover and chill 8 hours before serving to incorporate flavors throughout.

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