Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 7 Minutes

Ready In: 37 Minutes

Servings: 8

This is a variation on one of my kids' favorites! Developed for Craze-E 6/09. Cook time = pasta cook time.

Ingredients:

1 lb shell pasta, cooked

1 lb sliced pepperoni, chopped

2 tomatoes, cut into bite sized pieces

1/4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese

1/4 lb cheddar cheese

1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, cut into slivers

1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 cup bell pepper, various colors, diced

1/2 cup shallot, minced

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1 tablespoon black olive tapenade

2 tablespoons honey

3/4 cup pure olive oil

salt & freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, cut into chiffonade

2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, minced

Directions:

1. Cut cheeses into 1/2 cubes.
2. Combine all salad ingredients.
3. Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
4. Combine salad & dressing well.