Salami Pasta Salad

My husband loves this pasta salad. It is again, another lovely salad for those longing for spring. If you have a Costco in your area, look for the Nature's Sweet grape tomatoes. Not only are they cheaper than those you'll buy in your regular grocery store, they are the sweetest most incredible tasting tomato I've ever tried. And I've grown a lot of tomatoes in my garden. I always wonder if they inject them with MSG and sugar or something. You could add marinated artichokes to this and it would be lovely also.

12 ounces Tri-color rotini pasta cooked according to package directions, rinsed, and cooled
1 can medium olives, drained (I like medium because they are more bite sized for a salad.)
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, fresh or brick cubed, or feta cheese crumbled
4 ounces salami, sliced into ribbons or cubed (cubed looks better)
2-3 cups grape tomatoes halved
1/3 cup sliced green onions
fresh basil
5 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper

Layer basil leaves in a smallish line, roll up, and slice on the diagonal. Combine pasta, mozzarella, salami, tomatoes, and green onions in a large bowl. Sprinkle basil over top of pasta mixture and combine gently. In a small bowl, whisk to combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over other ingredients in large bowl and toss gently. Refrigerate and serve when chilled.