Deli-Style Pasta Salad

 

                The flavors blend wonderfully when it is chilled overnight, and it keeps well for several days. It's also a great dish to take along to a picnic. 

12 servings

• 1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
• 2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and julienned
• 8 ounces sliced salami, julienned
• 8 ounces provolone cheese, julienned
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
• 1 jar (5¾ ounces) stuffed olives, drained and sliced
• 1 can (2¼ ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing

1. Cook pasta according to package directions ; drain and rinse in cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, salami, cheese, onion, olives and Parmesan cheese.
3. Add dressing and toss to coat.
4. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

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