*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Pepperoni Pasta Salad

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Meats
                Cheese                           Main Dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          Pasta -- medium shells
     2/3  cup           Picante sauce or salsa
     1/4  cup           Dressing -- creamy garlic
   2 1/4  ounces        Ripe olives -- sliced/drained
     1/2  teaspoon      Oregano -- crushed
     1/2  pound         Mozzarella -- cut 1 1/4 x 1/4"
   1 1/2  cups          Tomato -- cherry halves
   1                    Green pepper -- cut 1/2" piece
     3/4  cup           Pepperoni or salami -- sliced*
     1/2  cup           Green onions w/tops -- 1/2" sl

* The sliced pepperoni or salami should be cut into short strips.
 Cook pasta; drain and transfer to large bowl.  
Toss picante sauce, dressing, olives and oregano with hot pasta;
 cool to room temperature. Add remaining ingredients; toss well.
Cover and chill. Serve with additional picante sauce. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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