Pasta Salad with Salami

• 0.5 lb. tri-colour rotini
• 1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced (oh, use canned if you have to)
• 0.25 cup diced red or green onion
• 0.5 cup diced Mozzarella
• 0.5 cup diced Gruyère or any favorite firm cheese
• 0.5 cup sliced grape tomatoes
• 0.5 red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
• 0.5 cup diced salami
• 0.5 cup Italian dressing (make an oil and vinegar dressing and add some oregano, thyme, mashed garlic, celery salt, and parsley)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cook the rotini according to the directions on the package; drain and rinse them with cold water. Transfer them to a serving bowl, add the dressing, and toss till the pasta is all coated with the dressing.

Add the remaining ingredients into the serving bowl and toss again until everything is coated with the dressing and mixed thoroughly.

Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour, allowing the flavors to blend until ready to serve.