Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta , 8 ounce
• 6 ounces pepperoni sausage , diced
• 6 ounces provolone cheese , cubed
• 1 medium red onion , very thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 small cucumber , thinly sliced
• 0.75 cups chopped green bell pepper
• 0.75 cups chopped red bell pepper
• 1 can pitted black olives , 6 ounce
• 0.25 cups minced fresh parsley
• 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.

3. 3

   Transfer drained, cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.

4. 4

   Mix olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper for dressing in a jar with a lid. Seal the jar, and shake until well combined.

5. 5

   Pour dressing over the pasta salad; toss until well coated. Serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours before serving.