Pasta Salad

Tri-colored spiral pasta

2 c. cherry tomatoes, whole

2 small jars artichoke hearts, halved

3.8 oz. can sliced black olives, drained

½ med. red pepper, cut into ½ inch pieces

½ med. green pepper, cut into ½ inch pieces

2 c. broccoli florets, cut into bite size

1 c. celery, coarsely chopped

8 oz. mozzarella cheese, cubed

dressing for pasta salad

Put all salad ingredients into large bowl.  Add dressing (*recipe follows), mix well.  Best served next day.

Add 4 leftover BBQ chicken breasts to salad, cut into bite size pieces, for a complete meal.

*Dressing for Pasta Salad

1⅓ c. olive oil

¼ c. red wine vinegar

¼ c. apple cider vinegar

⅓ c. lemon juice

⅓ c. sugar

2 tsp. chopped basil

¼ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. lemon pepper

1 tsp. granulated garlic

-Jade Jones