Ingredients

  • 1 package corkscrew pasta (rotini)
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 lb. small fresh mozzarella cheese balls (bocconcini)
  • 1 piece hard salami
  • 1 pt. cherry tomatoes
  • 1 can quartered artichoke hearts in brine
  • 1 can sliced black olives
  • 1 jar sliced pimientos
  • 13 c. olive oil
  • 13 c. red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Coarsely ground pepper to taste

Method

  • Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat.
  • Add pasta and cook as label directs.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine onion and 1/2 cup very hot tap water; let soak 5 minutes.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Rinse with cold running water to stop cooking; drain again.
  • Drain onion.
  • In large serving bowl, combine pasta, onion, mozzarella, salami, tomatoes, artichokes, olives, pimientos, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss until evenly mixed.
  • If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate up to overnight.