Trattoria Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can marinated artichoke hearts, diced,reserve marinade
1/2 lb bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or your favorite)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 package mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, cut into ribbons

Preparation

Combine all ingredients including marinade from artichokes except for Romaine lettuce.
Add black pepper to taste.
Let marinate in the refrigerator until serving time.
Toss in lettuce at serving time and serve with hot French bread.