Sunday, November 28, 2010

Italian Pasta Salad


Perfect for a cookout!

1 box tri-colored spiral pasta noodles
1 packet Good Seasons dry Italian Dressing
1/3 c. olive oil
2 T water
1 log pepperoni (not the refrigerated slices), sliced in 1/2 in. slices, then quartered
1 log salami, sliced into 1/2 in. slices, then quartered
1 small can marinated artichokes, sliced
1 can sliced black olives
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
1 container feta cheese

Cook noodles according to directions. Drain, then let cool for a little while. Whisk together dry Italian Dressing, olive oil, and water until mixed well. Mix in pepperoni, salami, artichokes, and black olives. Pour in olive oil mixture and coat everything. Sprinkle in red pepper flakes, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Mix well to make sure everything is seasoned properly and adjust accordingly. Stir in feta cheese just before serving as well as some more olive oil to freshen it up. Serve chilled.

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