ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Serves 6-8

Dressing

4 Tbsp olive oil

Pinch of sugar

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tsp prepared mustard

2 tsp dry oregano

2 cloves garlic, crushed

Salt and pepper, to taste

Salad

1 bag (454g) shell pasta (small preferred)

Black olives, cut in half lengthwise

Thick slices of salami, chopped

½ red onion, chopped fine

Handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped

1 small jar marinated artichoke hearts (optional)

Sunflower seeds or toasted pine nuts (optional)

In a large bowl mix the oil, sugar, lemon juice, mustard, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.

Cook the pasta till al dente, drain and toss in the bowl with the dressing. Allow to cool.

Add the remaining ingredients to the cold pasta and mix well.

Adjust seasoning to taste.