Ingredients

  • 1 lb rotini pasta
  • 12 ounces tri-color spiral pasta
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
  • 3 roma tomatoes, seeded, large diced
  • 1 small red onion, cut into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 (7 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms
  • 1 (13 3/4 ounce) can artichokes, quartered in brine
  • 1 (13 ounce) can black olives
  • 4 radishes, halved then sliced
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • flat leaf parsley
  • salt and pepper
  • red wine vinegar (optional)

Method

  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
  • Prepare vegetables as listed.
  • Drain and rinse all canned items.
  • Combine pasta, cheese, canned items, and fresh vegetables in a very large mixing bowl.
  • Add 3/4 of the bottle of salad dressing ( I use Bernstein's Restaurant Recipe Italian) and stir to combine.
  • Add parsley for extra color, add a splash of red wine vinegar (optional) to "brighten" the flavor.
  • The next day, add the remaining salad dressing before serving, and stir thoroughly.