Suddenly! Pasta Salad

• servings: 10 servings
• active time: 30 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked pasta

3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half

8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese balls, cut in half

1 lb. salami or summer sausage, cut into cubes

3/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced

3/4 cup pepperoncini (optional, but do it)

1/2 cup sliced red onion

Dressing

1 1/2 cups sunflower or other neutral oil

1 cup white vinegar (white vinegar or red wine vinegar work)

2 tbs water

1 tbs salt

1 tablespoon sugar black pepper to taste

1/2 tablespoon garlic powder

1/2 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1/2 tablespoon dried parsley

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, in salted water for more flavor. Allow to cool slightly and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.

Blend up the dressing, or shake together in a jar.

Toss all ingredients together! I like to use about three-fourths of the dressing, and then I save the rest of the dressing to add to my leftovers.

Keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. I think it actually tastes best the day AFTER you make it.

Nutrition

• Calories: 398
• Total Fat: 30.4 g
• Saturated Fat: 6.7 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 19.4 mg
• Sodium: 642.1 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 25.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
• Total Sugars: 2.8 g
• Protein: 9.6 g