"ITALIAN SANDWICH" PASTA SALAD

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This is a fun salad that uses the same ingredients you would in an Italian sandwich. Water chestnuts give it a nice crunch!!

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 -5 cups of cooked tri-color spiral pasta
4 slices dill pickles, chopped fine
1 can ripe olives or 1 can black olives, drained and halved
1 bunch green onion, sliced fine
snipped chives (optional)
1 cup of chopped sweet pepper (green, yellow, red)
1 can water chestnut, slices drained & chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup pastrami or 1 cup any meat, of choice (optional)
1/2 cup of chopped cooper cheese or 1/2 cup any cheese, of choice (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning or 3 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta and set aside.
  • Place onions, dill pickles, olives, water chestnuts, chives and peppers in a bowl.
  • Add oil, vinegar and spices.
  • Marinate for 15-20 minutes or so.
  • Add pasta,tomatoes, meat and cheese and toss lightly.
  • Serve cold.

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