Best Ever!!!!! Italian Pasta Salad

Texas Pete's Note:

Guido's Grandma would be proud of this one! I hope you all enjoy this as much as our family does. Bon A Petit!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 12 ounces cooked tri color rotini noodles
• 1 slice smoked deli ham , cut on no. 10 diced
• 3 slices deli hard salami , cut on no. 10 diced
• italian seasoning , any will do. I use (Red monkey Organic grinder-Zest italian, freshly ground to taste.)
• 16 ounces newman's own family recipe Italian dressing (1 bottle)
• 15 -20 grape tomatoes , halved
• 2 scallions , sliced thin (green onion)
• 1 red bell pepper , diced
• 14 ounces marinated artichoke hearts , diced
• sliced black olives (2 of the small cans)
• 1 cup red onion , thinly sliced
• ¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• red wine vinegar (I use just a splash or two)
• extra virgin olive oil , if needed
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt (If needed)

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to directions.
2. Rinse in cold water.
3. Combine pasta, artichoke hearts, olives, onions, and the cheeses, dressing, and rest of veggies; toss and mix well.
4. Taste to adjust seasoning, vinegar, or EVOO.
5. Cover and chill pasta salad for at least 2 hours or overnight is best.