Rainbow Pasta Salad

All your favorite flavors (and colors) combine in this picnic-ready favorite.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  lb  tri-color pasta
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, sliced into ribbons
• 2  cups  multi-colored cherry tomatoes, diced
• 1  cup green pepper, diced
• 1  cup kale, chopped and massaged in a little oil
• 1⁄2 cup black olives
• 1⁄2 cup  mild yellow  banana pepper ring, jarred
• 1⁄2 lb  cubed mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄2 lb  mini  pepperoni slice
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Mix together dressing (olive oil through pepper) and set aside until sugar is dissolved completely.
2. Cook pasta according to box directions and rinse under cold water until cool.
3. Mix pasta together with the rest of the ingredients and toss with the dressing. Chill before serving.