Pizza Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces rotini pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup sliced black olives
• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup diced red onion
• 1 cup mini pepperoni slices
• 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced salami
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

For the Dressing:

• 1 cup Italian dressing
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta: Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta quickly. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Ingredients: While the pasta is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, black olives, green and red bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, salami, and fresh herbs.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black olives, green and red bell peppers, red onion, mini pepperoni slices, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, cucumber, diced salami, basil, and parsley.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, then toss until everything is well coated.
6. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve: Give the salad a good stir before serving. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.