Mediterranean Pantry Pasta Salad

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup garlic and herb marinade (diana marinade, garlic and herb flavour)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
• 8 cups cooked penne
• 1 cup red onion, sliced
• 1 cup roasted red pepper, sliced
• 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
• 1/4 cup black olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1 cup asiago cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 whisk diana marinade with oil, black pepper, lemon zest and hot pepper flakes. toss pasta with red onion, red pepper, artichoke hearts,(if using) sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, pine nuts, asiago cheese and dressing mixture until combined. serve warm or cold.
• 2 tip:.
• 3 pasta salad can be made ahead and held in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
• 4 substitutions:.
• 5 use whole grain or whole wheat pasta for added fibre. or, stir in drained, canned tuna for protein and omega 3 while making this dish a substantial meal option.