Cheesy Artichoke Pasta Salad
1 1/2 cups cooked tricolored corkscrew pasta
1/3 cup chopped artichoke hearts
1/4 cup light red kidney beans
1/4 cup chickpeas
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped ready to eat sundried tomatoes
2 oz part skim, cubed, mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh basil (optional)
Cook pasta according to package directions, about 10 minutes; let cool. Toss pasta with artichoke hearts, kidney beans, chickpeas, bell peppers, sun dried tomatoes and cheese.
Drizzle pasta mixture with vinegar and olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to mix well. cover and chill at least 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.