Ingredients for 12 servings:
1. 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
2. 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3. 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package sliced pepperoni, halved
4. 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
5. 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
6. 1/2 cup diced green pepper
7. 4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
8. 2 garlic cloves, minced
9. 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
10. 2 teaspoons salt
11. 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
13. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
14. 1 cup olive oil or 1 cup vegetable oil
15. 2/3 cup lemon juice
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with.
2. cold water.
3. Place in a large salad bowl.
4. Add the next 12 ingredients;mix well.
5. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, shake oil and lemon juice.
6. Pour over salad and toss.
7. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
8. Stir before serving.
9. Yield: 12-16 servings.
Enjoy your meal!