Sun-dried Tomato Pasta Salad

== Description ==
This is great summer fare; perfect for a picnic.
* Serves 6
== Ingredients ==
* 6 cups cooked rotini or fusilli pasta
* 2 cups broccoli florettes
* 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
* 1 cup white onion, minced
* 2 large carrots, grated
* 1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
* ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil or cold-pressed essential oil
* ⅓ cup lemon juice or red wine vinegar
* 1 cup whole, sun-dried tomatoes
* 3 whole cloves garlic (or more, to taste)
* 1 tbsp dried basil
* 2 tsp dried oregano
* sea salt and pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# Cook the rotini or fusilli.
# Add the broccoli florettes to the pot for the last minute or two of cooking, so that they turn bright green, but stay tender-crisp.
# In a skillet, sauté the mushrooms and onions until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are tender.
# Set aside.
# In blender or food processor, combine remaining ingredients, except the grated carrot and , until smooth.
# Combine the cooked pasta and broccoli, grated carrot, mushrooms and onions and black olives in a large salad bowl.
# Pour the dressing over all and toss well.
# Serve cold. 
Category:Sun-dried tomato Recipes
Category:Black olive Recipes
Category:Broccoli Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes
Category:Fusilli Recipes
Category:Mushroom Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Rotini Recipes
Category:Lemon juice Recipes
Category:Red wine vinegar Recipes