Title: Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Sprouts
Categories: Salad Vegetable Pasta Italian
Yield: 6 Servings

1	c	Raw sm shaped pasta
3/4	lb	Marinated artichoke hearts
3/4	c	Firmly packed alfalfa sprout
1	sm	Green pepper finely chop
1	md	Carrot, coarsely chopped
1/2	c	Sliced/chopped black olives
1/4	c	Red wine vinegar, more/less
1/2	ts	Dried basil
1/2	ts	Dried summer savory

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.

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