Best Ever!!!!! Italian Pasta Salad

Name: Best Ever!!!!! Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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; 1/4 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; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt (If needed)

Submitted by Texas Pete

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

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 10-12

ingredients

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
¹⁄₄ 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
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt (If needed)

directions

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