Salami Pasta Salad

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked small pasta shells
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup chopped fresh tomoatoes
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1/2 cup cubed hard salami
1/2 cup whole ripe olives, quartered
2 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
1/3 cup chopped onion

Dressing:
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the green pepper, tomatoes, pepperoni, salami, olives, cheese and onion.

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Yields 9 servings

**Thoughts~Very tasty! I used tri-color fiori noodles. Excellent side dish!**