Pizza Pasta Salad

This is by request from my cousin Faith.  She lives in Montreal and it is warm and muggy out.  She needs a pasta salad that will be filling and can be served cold.

Pizza Pasta Salad

Jazzy pepperoni and mozzarella spruce up this pasta salad. If you can't decide between your two Italian favorites tonight, have both with Pizza Pasta Salad!

Serves: 12

Ingredients

·              1 pound twist pasta

·              3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced

·              1 (8-ounce) package Cheddar cheese, cubed

·              1 (8-ounce) package mozzarella cheese, cubed

·              6 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced

·              1 (3-ounce) package sliced pepperoni

·              3/4 cup vegetable oil

·              1/2 cup red wine vinegar

·              1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

·              2 teaspoons dried oregano

·              1 teaspoon garlic powder

·              1 teaspoon salt

·              1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1.      Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse, and drain again. Place in a large bowl and allow to cool.
 

2.      Add tomatoes, Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, scallions, and pepperoni to pasta; toss until well combined.
 

3.      In a medium bowl, combine oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well. Pour dressing mixture over pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
 

4.      Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Although it doesn't show it in the ingredients list, I added diced red peppers.

As always, comments and suggestions are ALWAYS welcome.