Artichoke Pasta Salad

Source: Marilyn Helton

Healthy pasta salad with artichokes.

Nutrition Facts
Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories	162.1
Total Carbs	23.9g
Dietary Fiber	4.3g
Sugars	0.8g
Total Fat	6.4g
Saturated Fat	0.4g
Unsaturated Fat	6g
Protein	6g
Sodium	459.6mg
Dietary Exchanges Fat 1, Starch 1, Vegetable 2
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1 cup Pasta, macaroni, enriched, dry (or medium shells)
6 oz Artichokes, hearts, marinated, canned
4 oz fresh mushrooms, quartered
20 fresh cherry tomatoes, halved (1 cup)
1 cup canned black olives, ripe, drained
1 tbsp chopped parsley, fresh
0.5 tsp dried basil, leaves
1 pinch salt and pepper (to taste)

1 Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Turn into a large bowl.
2 Add remaining ingredients, including the artichoke marinade, and toss gently.
3 Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.