Pasta Salad

1 bag Pasta (Spirals, Bow Ties, Penne --- any of your choice) cook in water with 1 tsp salt

1/2 jar Sun dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
1 jar Artichokes Hearts
1/2 jar Capers (Optional)
1/2 can Black Medium Olives
2-3 cloves of Garlic
3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 pck Cherri Tomatoes
1 pck Fresh Basil
1 cup Fresh Parsley

salt and pepper - optional

Cook the pasta according to directions on the package. Do not rinse and set aside.

Combine Sun dried tomatoes including the oil, artichokes including 3tbsp of  liquid. Add drained and chopped black olives. Drain the Capers, crush the garlic, add vinegar in a large bowl. Toss gently.
I like to cut the tomatoes and artichokes in a smaller pieces.

Add the hot drained pasta and mix gently. It'll cool down while you mix it.

Add the remaining ingredients: halved or quartered Cherri tomatoes, chopped Basil and Parsley, and mix.

Enjoy