Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe is so easy and tasty too. Best of all its not heat sensitive so its perfect for summer cook outs.

1 box (12oz) Tri-Color Pasta, such as Barilla’s Rotini
1/2 cup virgin oil oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or white champagne vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 red bell pepper chopped, any color will do
1/2 a red onion sliced very thin
2 TBLS capers
1/2 can black olives or any kind of olive you like, sliced or halved
2 TBLS chopped parsley, fresh is best but dried is ok too
1 TBLS chopped basil, fresh is best but dried is ok too
a hand full of grape tomatoes
14oz can plain artichoke hearts, quartered

Directions:
Cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain and run cold water over the pasta in a strainer. Be sure to remove all excess water. In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix. Best if made a few hours before serving, allowing the flavors to marinate.