Ingredients

  • 8 ounces green olives, pitted, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup nicoise olive, chopped and pitted
  • 4 ounces pimiento strips, drained
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 14 cup Italian parsley, minced
  • 12 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 4 ounces genoa salami, thinly sliced and julienned
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced and julienned

Method

  • Several hours or a day ahead.
  • In a large non-metal bowl, combine olives, pimiento, capers and parsley.
  • Add oil, vinegar, and oregano.
  • Toss to mix ingredients.
  • Stir in pepper to taste.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate.
  • Bring to room temperature before using.
  • Cook pasta.
  • Drain in a colander, then add to olive oil mixture.
  • Stir in lettuce, salami, and mozzarella.
  • Toss ingredients to mix thoroughly.