Salami & Cheese Pasta Salad

 Yummy, yummy, yummy.  If it was only me eating this I would add some black olives, but i'm the only one in the family that likes olives.

SALAMI & CHEESE PASTA SALAD

(serves 8)

Salad Ingredients:

*1 (16 ounce) box rotini pasta 

*1 ( 8 ounce) container cherry tomatoes, cut in half

*8 ounces fresh mozzarella small cheese balls

*1 pound salami, cut into cubes

*1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced

*1/2 small red onion, chopped

Dressing Ingredients:

*5-8 garlic cloves, minced

*1 cup red wine vinegar

*1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

*1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning

*1 1/2 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*2 cups olive oil

Dressing Directions.

~Add all the dressing ingredients in a food processor or a tall container and use an immersible blender.

~Mix for 3--40 seconds until well blended.

~Refrigerate until ready to use.

Salad Directions:

~Cook pasta according to package directions.

~Drain, rinse with cool water, and set aside.

~In a large bowl, mix salami, cheese, onion, tomatoes, and pepperoncinis. 

~Mix in cooled pasta.

~Mix in dressing until well coated (You can you less dressing if you prefer).

~Refrigerate for a couple hours before serving.