Ingredients

  • 1 lb small shell pasta, cooked
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 medium green peppers, chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar green olives
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black olives
  • 1/2 lb hard salami, chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/4 lb pepperoni, chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 lb provolone cheese, chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 3/4 cup oil

Method

  • Rinse cooked pasta with cold water and drain completely.
  • In a large bowl, toss together pasta and next nine ingredients {through provolone).
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mix dressing ingredients--oregano, vinegar and oil.
  • Pour over salad and mix well.
  • Refrigerate for an hour before serving.
  • **Note**Don't substitute larger shells for the small--for some reason it really makes a difference in the taste and appearance of the salad.