ROBUST ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



Sarah Beth's Homemade Dips Robust Italian Dressing & Marinade mix makes for the perfect pasta salad!  


Ingredients: 

Sarah Beth's Homemade Dips Robust Italian Dressing & Marinade Mix

1 1/3 C Canola Oil (or oil of choice)

2/3 C white vinegar (or vinegar of choice)

1/2 C water

1 box tri-color rotini (or pasta of choice)

1, 6 oz. can pitted black olives

1 small Vidalia onion

1, 6 oz. bag of sliced pepperoni (I used 1/2 a bag.)

4 oz. shredded cheese of choice (I used a mix of mozzarella and sharp cheddar.)

fresh, grated Parmesan cheese


Directions:

  1. Prepare dressing mix according to package directions. You will NOT be using all of the dressing. Dressing will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month. 
  2. Boil pasta according to box directions, making sure pasta is al dente. 
  3. Thinly slice onions and halve, cut pepperoni slices into fourths, and slice black olives. Place in refrigerator until ready to use. 
  4. Drain pasta. Allow to cool at room temperature.  DO NOT RINSE. 
  5. Place pasta in a large bowl. Add onions, pepperoni, black olives, and cheese. 
  6. SHAKE DRESSING VIGOROUSLY and pour over pasta. Stir until well coated.  The amount of dressing is up to you.  
  7. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving--the longer the better.  I make my salad a day ahead so it can sit in the refrigerator overnight. 
  8. When ready to serve, drizzle with a bit more dressing and stir until glistening.
  9. Delicious topped with fresh, grated Parmesan cheese! 


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