Trattoria Salad

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 can marinated artichoke hearts, diced,reserve marinade
• 1/2 lb bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or your favorite)
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 package mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• black pepper
• 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into ribbons

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients including marinade from artichokes except for romaine lettuce.
• 2 add black pepper to taste.
• 3 let marinate in the refrigerator until serving time.
• 4 toss in lettuce at serving time and serve with hot french bread.