American-Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 package of elbow macaroni
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup of sliced black olives
• 1/2 cup of diced pepperoni
• 1/2 cup of diced salami
• 1/2 cup of diced mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente.
3. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
4. Transfer the cooked pasta to a large bowl.
5. Add the diced bell peppers, olives, pepperoni, salami, and mozzarella cheese to the bowl.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, and oregano.
7. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables and mix to combine.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This pasta salad is a great way to use up any leftover meats or cheese that you may have in the refrigerator.
• This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Pasta salad is a great way to get your daily servings of vegetables.