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🍝🥗 Perfect Pasta Salad 🥗🍝
Looking for a crowd-pleasing dish for your next get-together? This Perfect Pasta Salad is vibrant, flavorful, and sure to be a hit! 🌈✨
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 (1 lb) box tri-colored pasta
• 2 cups chopped green peppers
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups chopped red onions
• 1/2 lb cubed provolone cheese (optional)
• 1/2 lb sliced pepperoni
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
DRESSING:
• 3/4 cup Pompeian extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup Pompeian red wine vinegar (this brand is excellent in this dish)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
DIRECTIONS:
1. Prepare the Dressing: Mix together the dressing ingredients and set aside until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to box directions and rinse under cold water until cool.
3. Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the pepperoni circles in half and separate the slices.
4. Combine: Mix the pasta with the chopped green peppers, tomatoes, red onions, pepperoni, and black olives.
5. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
6. Chill: Chill the salad well.
7. Final Touch: Add the provolone cheese before serving to prevent it from getting soggy.
Pro Tip: Adjust the amount of red wine vinegar or olive oil to achieve your preferred consistency. Some like it moist, others on the drier side.
This pasta salad is guaranteed to be devoured quickly! Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering. Enjoy! 🥳

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