Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound pasta tricolor
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper freshly
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes diced, I like the sun-dried tomatoes that are jarred and packed in oil the best
• 14 1/2 ounces artichoke hearts drained and diced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil torn into small pieces, or 1 tablespoon dried
• 2 teaspoons fresh oregano chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 3/4 cup Kalamata olives or black, sliced
• 2 teaspoons spice saute, equal parts black pepper, salt and garlic powder – I mix up a bunch of this and keep it in a small tupperware…
• 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly

Nutrition

• Calories : 520 calories
• Carbohydrate : 62 grams
• Cholesterol : 20 milligrams
• Fat : 24 grams
• Fiber : 8 grams
• Protein : 16 grams
• SaturatedFat : 6 grams
• Sodium : 680 milligrams
• Sugar : 6 grams