Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad

My coworker made this pasta salad a while back at a party that we were at. It was fantastic and will definitely go into my archives for a tried-and-true, delicious pasta salad. The Italian dressing combination is not overpowering, like many pasta salads, and the nuts give it a special crunch. This is one of my very favorite pasta salads and was a tremendous hit. It’s a keeper!




INGREDIENTS:


1 (12 oz) package tri-color rotini pasta, cooked and drained


1 lb colby jack cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes


1 can black olives, sliced


2/3 cup (give or take, according to taste) Italian dressing


1/2-1 cup toasted pine nuts


1/2-1 cup sunflower kernels


1 package of pepperoni, diced into quarter pieces


1 package Hormel pepperoni mini's


DIRECTIONS:


Cook pasta and coat with dressing while warm. Add the rest of the ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Toss with nuts then serve.