HERO PASTA SALAD

DRESSING

1 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 small cloves garlic, minced

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

SALAD

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta

1 small red onion halved and thinly sliced

3/4 cup sliced pepperoncini

4-oz cubed provolone cheese

2-oz thinly sliced deli ham, cut into strips

2-oz thinly sliced hard salami, cut into strips

5 cups shredded lettuce

1 large tomato, coarsely chopped

3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together until blended.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

In a large bowl, combine onion, pepperoncini, cheese, meats and pasta. Just before serving, add the lettuce and tomatoes. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat.

Yield: 4 servings

TOH recipe and photo 2013