Sicilian Pasta Salad Recipe

• 1 tsp salt
• 8 ounce pasta shells or possibly rotini, (pasta twists)
• 2 c. fresh green beans
•     trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1 med yellow summer squash
•     halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch
•     thick
• 12 ounce jarred marinated artichoke hearts with
•     liquid
• 1/4 c. oil-packed sun-dry tomatoes
•     liquid removed and thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar to taste, up to 2
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh oregano
•     or1 teaspoon dry
• 6 ounce part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced
•     preferably fresh
•     Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions