Antipasto Pasta Salad

I love this pasta salad.  It's easy to make.  It makes a lot.  It's filling and it's very tasty.  Great for picnics or potluck dinners.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD
(serves 12)

Ingredients:
*1 (16 ounce) bag of bow tie pasta
*1/4 pound Genoa Salami, chopped into bite size pieces
*1/4 pound pepperoni sausage, chopped into bite size pieces
*1/4 pound sharp cheese, chopped into bite size pieces
*1/4 cup asiago cheese, chopped into bite size pieces
*1 red bell pepper, chopped into bite size pieces
*1 green bell pepper, chopped into bite size pieces
*1 (2.2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
*1 (16 ounce) container grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced
*6 green onions, sliced (I slice up part of the greens to)
*3 garlic cloves, minced
*1 cup extra virgin olive oil
*1(.7 ounce) package dried italian salad dressing mix
* 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
*1 tablespoon dried oregano
*1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
*1 tablespoon dried parsley
*2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
*1 teaspoon salt
*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:
~Bring a large stock pot of water to a full boil.
~Salt with about 1 teaspoon salt.
~Add bow tie pasta, and cook until al dente.
~Drain pasta and rinse with cool water.
~Set aside.
~In a large bowl, combine salami, pepperoni, sharp cheese, asiago cheese, red pepper, bell pepper, olives, tomatoes and green onions.
~Mix in pasta.
~Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.
~In a small saucepan heat olive oil and minced garlic until oil is hot.
~Remove from heat and allow to cool.
~Add balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to olive oil.
~Whisk until well mixed.
~Pour over pasta salad and mix well.
~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.