Pasta Salad- from What's on Hand

• 4 ounces dry pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon spinach dip mix, like Tastefully Simple's
• 1 tablespoon garlic parmesan seasoning, like Garlic Gourmet's
• 10 slices pepperoni, sliced into 1/16 inch ribbons
• 1 ounce mozzarella cheese, diced in 1/4 inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 12 cup frozen peas
• 12 cup frozen corn kernels
• 12 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper

1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until done, but not soggy.
2. While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the oil, vinegar, dip mix, and garlic seasoning in a bowl large enough to hold all of the salad ingedients.
3. When the pasta is done, drain well, and add to the dressing while still hot.
4. Stir well to coat the pasta with the dressing.
5. Add the pepperoni, cheese, capers, corn, and peas.
6. Stir to combine.
7. Chill for at least two hours to let the flavors combine.
8. When ready to serve, taste, and add salt or pepper as needed.
9. Sprinkle paprika over the salad, mix gently, and serve.
10. Other ideas to add: Leftover roast chicken or sliced ham instead of the pepperoni; cheddar or swiss cheese instead of the mozzerella; artichoke heart quarters, cooked white beans, broccoli florets (blanched and drained); frozen lima beans or green beans.
11. You can use bottled salad dressing instead of the oil, vinegar and seasonings, or use a seasoning mix your family likes mixed with the oil and vinegar.

pasta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic parmesan seasoning, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, capers, frozen peas, corn kernels, paprika, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-salad-from-whats-on-hand-304201 (may not work)