Italian pasta salad

Ingredients:

Salad

• 450 g of spiral-shaped pasta in three colors
• 1 (340-gram) jar pickled artichoke hearts, quarters, drained
• 225 g smoked mozzarella, diced
• 1 (225-gram) stick hot pepperoni sausage, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons chopped preserved pepperoncino
• 1 large handful fresh basil leaves, torn

Refueling

• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation:

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine artichoke hearts, mozzarella, pepperoni, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and basil. Stir in the pasta.
3. Mix together the garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the dressing with the pasta.