Trattoria Salad

• 1
  
  can marinated artichoke hearts, diced,reserve marinade
  
• ¹⁄₂
  
  lb bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
  
• 5
  
  tablespoons olive oil
  
• 2
  
  tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or your favorite)
  
• 2
  
  cloves minced garlic
  
• 1
  
  package mozzarella cheese, cubed
  
• ¹⁄₂
  
  pint grape tomatoes, halved
  
• 
  
  black pepper
  
• 1
  
  head romaine lettuce, cut into ribbons
  

directions

• Combine all ingredients including marinade from artichokes except for Romaine lettuce.
• Add black pepper to taste.
• Let marinate in the refrigerator until serving time.
• Toss in lettuce at serving time and serve with hot French bread.