Pasta Salad With Artichokes And Sprouts

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Raw sm shaped pasta
• 3/4 pound Marinated artichoke hearts
• 3/4 cup Firmly packed alfalfa sprout
• 1 sm Green pepper finely chop
• 1 md 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.