Shelly Rich's Spinach Salad from Allison's Musical Dinner

Spinach – Costco size box
Pasta – rototelli or bow tie, cooked
Celery – sliced
Cucumber – sliced
Tomatoes – cherry, red or yellow, cut in half
Peppers – mini, tri colored, sliced into small rings, seeds removed
Purple onion – sliced thin
Cilantro – ½ bunch, washed and chopped fine
Marinated artichoke hearts – 2 small jars or ½ Costco size (approx.16 oz.)
Pine nuts – toasted
Feta cheese – crumbled
Calmat olives
Lemon pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Balsamic vinegar

Drain the artichoke hearts over a bowl, saving marinade. Mix the balsamic vinegar and marinade together to make the salad dressing. Place all other ingredients in a large salad bowl. Toss.
Pour dressing over salad and serve.  Make 18-24 servings.

Can add chicken to make into a main dish salad!