Perfect Pasta Salad

• 8 ounces corkscrew macaroni, cooked and drained (measured dry)
• 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
• 3 stalks celery & leaves, chopped
• 1 cup french cornichon gherkin, chopped
• 1/4 cup spanish manzanilla olives, chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 10 ounces sweet grape tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
• 1 (2/3 ounce) packet good seasons Italian salad dressing mix
• black pepper (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (heaping)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1. In a large bowl, mix ingredients in order given. Stir well to combine.
2. Cover and chill until serving time.
3. Goes great with grilled chicken and a glass of chilled white wine!

macaroni, italian parsley, stalks celery, french cornichon gherkin, spanish manzanilla olives, green onions, sweet grape tomatoes, cheddar cheese, italian salad dressing, black pepper, mayonnaise, extra virgin olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/perfect-pasta-salad-290804 (may not work)