Ingredients

  • Dressing
  • 1 1/2 cups olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (I usually use 4 cloves)
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
  • Salad
  • 2 (12 ounce) boxes tri-color spiral pasta (cooked and rinsed in cold water)
  • 1/2 lb genoa salami, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 lb provolone cheese, cut into wedges
  • 1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed
  • 1 English cucumber, cubed (or 2 cucumbers seeded and cubed)
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 3 celery, chopped
  • 4 ounces carrots, shredded
  • 1 (6 ounce) can medium black olives, drained, sliced in half lengthwise

Method

  • Mix dressing ingredients in blender, or mix and shake well.
  • Dressing can be made in advance and refrigerated.
  • Toss all salad ingredients with dressing.