Ingredients
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2 tomatoes, diced
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1/2 medium red onion, diced
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8 fresh button mushrooms, sliced
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1/2 cup diced pepperoni (can use more if you like)
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1/2 lb diced mozzarella cheese
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16 ounces wagon wheel macaroni, cooked al dente and cooled under water and drained
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fresh basil, if desired
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1 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
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1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 small green bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Combine tomatoes, onion, mushroon, pepper, pepperoni, mozzarella, basil and pasta in a large bowl.
- Whisk all dressing ingredients, except olive oil together.
- Slowly add olive oil while whisking.
- When oil is incorporated in dressing, pour over pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.