Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

18 Servings
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Ingredients

Dressing

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch of black pepper

Salad

  • 1 box (16-ounce) Italian trio pasta or pasta of your choice
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half (pint container)
  • 1 can (14-15 ounces) large black olives, cut in half
  • 1 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 can (14-15 ounces) quartered artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 1 8-ounce block mozzarella cheese, diced into ¼-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. For the Dressing, place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Refrigerate until serving. Shake well before pouring on salad.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Place in an extra-large bowl. Lightly stir in all the vegetables, plus the diced mozzarella, Parmesan, crushed red pepper and chopped basil.
  3. Pour about 1 cup of dressing over all and toss lightly. Refrigerate in a covered container until serving.

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