~ ITALIAN RIGATONI SALAD ~

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This pasta side is always a welcomed dish at our picnics. It makes for a great potluck dish as well. If you don't like artichokes, just leave them out. I did this time. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

NOTE: THE PASTA WILL ABSORB MOST OF THE DRESSING AS IT CHILLS, SO IF YOU LIKE A SOUPIER SALAD, YOU MIGHT WANT TO DOUBLE THE DRESSING OR MAKE 1/2 MORE THE DRESSING RECIPE
2 oz each, salami & pepperoni, cut into strips
2 c small rigatoni cooked al dente, drained and rinsed
1 tsp jarred minced garlic
1/2 c sweet red bell pepper
8 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 c whole black olives, cut in half
3 Tbsp minced red onion
1 small carrot, sliced, thin
1 roma tomato, seeded and diced
4 - 6 oz block, mozzarella cheese, cubed
DRESSING
1/4 c oil
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp salad supreme seasoning
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp each - dried oregano, salt & dried basil
3/4 tsp dry mustard

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to box. In a small bowl, mix seasonings, oil, vinegar, sugar. Set aside. In a medium bowl, mix cold pasta with artichokes, garlic, olives, peppers, carrot, salami, pepperoni and cheese. Toss dressing with pasta ingredients to coat. Cover and chill for a couple hours. Stir and serve.

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