*The Ultimate Pasta Salad

By á-470

from Chef Jill McCollum

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz.) pkg uncooked tri colored spiral pasta
• 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 head fresh cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 8 oz. pepperoni slices cut into quarters
• 1 (8 oz.) package mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
• 1 (6 oz.) can large pitted black olives, drained and sliced
• 1/2 c. olive oil, or to taste
• 1/2 c. red wine vinegar, or to taste
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Italian seasoning to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8-10 minutes until al denta.
3. Drain
4. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill one hour in refrigerator.
5. Toss chilled pasta with the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, garlic, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
6. Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
7. Chill in the refrigerator until served.