Vegan Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups pasta
• 1 cup broccoli, chopped small
• 1 12 ounce can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 purple onion, diced
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 12 ounce can green beans, diced
• 1 -2 tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 3/4 cup fat-free vegan Italian salad dressing
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water. Drain and allow to cool.
• Lightly steam the broccoli, until just tender.
• In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, broccoli and remaining ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Allow to marinate in the refrigerator at least one hour before serving. Toss again before serving.