Patty's Pasta Salad

I make this salad for almost every large family gathering I attend. It is ALWAYS a great hit and there is seldom any left over. It is a great pasta salad which can easily be made the day before. You can vary the ingredients by using fresh broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, cucumbers, etc.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 519 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing
• 3 bunches green onions, chopped
• 1 ½ pounds seashell pasta
• 1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, chopped
• 4 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage, each slice cut in half
• ½ cup chopped green olives
• 2 cups chopped ham

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, black olives, tomatoes, pepperoni, green olives, green onions and ham or turkey. Before serving, add shredded mozzarella and dressing. Toss well and serve.