Hero Pasta Salad

This recipe caught my attention recently, especially as I don't have very many pasta salad recipes that I regularly use. I like the addition of the strips of ham and salami, and also of lettuce - to a pasta salad. We tried it out, and decided it is one that we will be using again - we loved it! 

Hero Pasta Salad

Source: www.tasteofhome.com

Course: Salad

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, small minced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups spiral pasta uncooked
• 1 red onion, small halved and thinly sliced
• 4 ounces provolone cheese cubed
• 2 ounces deli ham thinly sliced, cut into strips (2/3 cup)
• 2 ounces hard salami thinly sliced, cut into strips (2/3 cup)
• 5 cups lettuce shredded
• 1 tomato, large coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until blended.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water.
3. In a large bowl, combine onion, cheese, meats and pasta.
4. Just before serving, add lettuce and tomatoes.
5. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
6. Note: This Taste of Home recipe also called for 3/4 cup sliced pepperoncini (which I left out).

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