Italian Sandwich Pasta Salad

• 4 -5 cups of cooked tri-color spiral pasta
• 4 slices dill pickles, chopped fine
• 1 can ripe olives or 1 can black olives, drained and halved
• 1 bunch green onion, sliced fine
• snipped chives (optional)
• 1 cup of chopped sweet pepper (green, yellow, red)
• 1 can water chestnut, slices drained & chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 1 cup pastrami or 1 cup any meat, of choice (optional)
• 1/2 cup of chopped cooper cheese or 1/2 cup any cheese, of choice (optional)
• 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning or 3 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped

1. Cook pasta and set aside.
2. Place onions, dill pickles, olives, water chestnuts, chives and peppers in a bowl.
3. Add oil, vinegar and spices.
4. Marinate for 15-20 minutes or so.
5. Add pasta,tomatoes, meat and cheese and toss lightly.
6. Serve cold.

pasta, dill pickles, olives, green onion, chives, sweet pepper, water, tomatoes, any meat, cooper cheese, olive oil, cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, italian seasoning

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-sandwich-pasta-salad-33606 (may not work)