Cold Pasta Salad

Olive oil - 1 1/3 cup

Good quality red wine vinegar - 2/3 cup

Crushed garlic - 4 cloves

Fresh snipped basil - 3 tsps

Fresh snipped tarragon - 3 tsps

Dijon mustard - 2 tsps

Freshly ground black pepper - 1/2 tsp

Marinated artichoke hearts with juice - 2 small jars

Blanched broccoli flowerettes - ur choice

Blanched Chinese pea pods - ur choice

Slivered almonds - 1/2 cup

Sliced black olives, drained - 1 large can

Packed freshly grated Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup

Method

1.Cook the pasta as per package directions

2.Prepare the dressing by mixing the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, tarragon, Dijon mustard and pepper

3.Add some cold water to the pasta and then drain well.

4. In a large bowl add pasta and while still hot, shake dressing well and pour over pasta.

5.Toss well to mix well.

6.Add remaining ingredients and toss well.

7.Adjust seasoning to taste.