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1 lb Ditalini, Elbow Macaroni or other medium pasta shape, uncooked 1 15-oz. can chick peas, drained and rinsed 1 cup thinly sliced celery hearts, with leaves 7 large ripe plum tomatoes, cored and quartered 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley 4 oz mozzarella cheese, diced (about 1 cup) 1 15-oz. can artichoke hearts packed in water, drained and quartered 2 Tbs olive or vegetable oil 2 Tbs lemon juice 1 Tbs Dijon mustard 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. When pasta is done, drain and add it to chick pea mixture and toss to mix. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes and serve.
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