Best Ever!!!!! Italian Pasta Salad
- 12 ounces cooked tri color rotini noodles
- 1 slice smoked deli ham, cut on no. 10 diced
- 3 slices deli hard salami, cut on no. 10 diced
- italian seasoning, any will do. I use (Red monkey Organic grinder-Zest italian, freshly ground to taste.)
- 16 ounces newman's own family recipe Italian dressing (1 bottle)
- 15 -20 grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 scallions, sliced thin (green onion)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 14 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, diced
- sliced black olives (2 of the small cans)
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- red wine vinegar (I use just a splash or two)
- extra virgin olive oil, if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (If needed)
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- Rinse in cold water.
- Combine pasta, artichoke hearts, olives, onions, and the cheeses, dressing, and rest of veggies, ham and salami; toss and mix well.
- Taste to adjust seasoning, vinegar, or EVOO.
- Cover and chill pasta salad for at least 2 hours or overnight is best.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/best-ever-italian-pasta-salad-388521 (may not work)