Pasta Salad With Artichokes And Sprouts

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 cup raw small shaped pasta
3/4 pound marinated artichoke hearts
3/4 cup firmly packed alfalfa sprout
1 small green pepper finely chop
1 medium carrot -- coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced/chopped black olives
1/4 cup red wine vinegar -- more/less
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried summer savory
 

Preparation:

Cook the pasta al dente, then rinse it with cool water. Drain the pasta well and put it in a mixing bowl. Chop the artichokes into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pasta. Add the alfalfa sprouts, separating the strands as much as possible with a fork, and the remaining ingredients. Mix well and allow to stand for 1 to 2 hours either at room temperature or refrigerated before serving. Variation: To serve as a main dish salad, garnish with hard-boiled eggs or add some diced mozzarella cheese.