Pizza Pasta Salad

Submitted by Ceezie

"This is from American Profile - I have added the salami but you can leave it out if you like"

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 14

ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked shell macaroni
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 3⁄4 lb mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 1 -2 cup cubed salami
• 1 medium red onion, sliced into thin rings
• 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 cup pitted black olives, halved
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 3⁄4 cup italian herbed croutons

directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain in a colander and run under cold water to cool quickly. Drain well.
2. Combine macaroni with tomatoes, cheese, salami, onion, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder and olives in a large salad bowl. Toss gently to blend well.
3. Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Sprinkle with Parmesan and croutons at serving time.