Mediterranean Pasta Salad With Prawns

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 lb penne pasta, cooked
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small red pepper, cut into strips
• 3 ounces pepperoni, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup zucchini, coarsely grated
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, rinsed and coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup provolone cheese (or cheddar, cubed or grated)
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup black olives (good quality)
• 8 ounces artichoke hearts, rinsed and chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 8 -12 ounces prawns, cooked
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 large garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, cook the penne pasta, until al dente. drain and cool.
• 2 in a large pot, combine the rest of the vegetables and the vinaigrette. chill for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
• 3 just before serving, check seasoning and if dry, add a bit more olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette.