Andrew Kings Pasta Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• Farfalle (bow tie) pasta 1 box
• black olives 1 12-oz can
• garbanzo beans 1 12-oz can
• mozzarella pearls 1 package
• cherry tomatoes 1 container
• marinated artichoke hearts ½ jar
• sliced pepperoncinis ½ jar
• red onion (optional) ½
• bell pepper (optional) 1
• Light Olive Garden Dressing 16 oz
• basil leaves 10
• shredded Parmesan
• sea salt
• fine black pepper

1. 1

   Cook the Farfalle (bow tie) pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
2. 2

   In a large bowl , combine the cooled pasta, drained black olives , drained and rinsed garbanzo beans , mozzarella pearls , and cherry tomatoes .
3. 3

   Add the marinated artichoke hearts and sliced pepperoncinis .
4. 4

   Add the finely chopped red onion (optional) and chopped bell pepper (optional) if using.
5. 5

   Pour the Light Olive Garden Dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
6. 6

   Stir in the julienned basil leaves .
7. 7

   Season with shredded Parmesan , sea salt , and fine black pepper to taste.