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Picnic Pasta Salad Italiano
Ingredients
- 1/2 (16 ounce.) box med. macaroni shells
- 1/2 (16 ounce.) box pasta ruffles
- 1/2 (16 ounce.) box tri-color rotini pasta (spinach, tomato, etc.)
- 4 ounce. pepperoni, sliced thin and cut into strips
- 8 ounce. shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 c. sliced black olives
- 2 sm. zucchini, cut into cubes and blanched
- 3 Italian tomatoes, seeds removed, diced
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 2/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (16 ounce.) bottle Wishbone extra virgin olive oil classics Italian dressing
Directions
- Cook pastas according to package instructions. Drain, rinse and allow to cold. Reserve Mozzarella, Parmesan and Italian dressing. Toss all remaining ingredients in large salad bowl. Add in 8 ounce. of Italian dressing and toss. Chill 6 hrs or possibly overnight.
- Just before serving (or possibly leaving for the picnic!), add in the Mozzarella, Parmesan and remaining 8 ounce. Italian dressing. Toss thoroughly and enjoy!
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