Turkey Sausage and Tortellini Salad

1 package turkey Italian sausages

1 package frozen cheese tortellini

1 can of artichoke hearts (marinated or unmarinated)

small can of sliced black olives

1/2 feta cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup sliced green onions

6 sundried tomatoes, sliced (packed in oil or soaked a few minutes in hot water)

Fresh spinach

For the dressing:

1 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1 or 2 garlic cloves, minced

dried or fresh basil to taste

salt and pepper

Cook the sausages on the stove top or grill. When they are cool, slice them up. Cook the tortellin according to the package directions. Drain and run them under cool water to stop the cooking process.

Combine all the ingredients, except the spinach, in a large bowl. Mix to combine. Put the dressing ingredients in a container with a tight fitting lid. Shake well and pour over the other salad ingredients. Serve the pasta salad over spinach leaves.