Hero Pasta Salad
"This salad lends itself well to improvisation. Try adding some sliced imported olives, capers, chopped sweet peppers, or yellow or orange tomatoes. If making it ahead, wait to add the lettuce and tomato until just before serving time...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Salad:
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3 ounces rotini, cavatelli, or other dried shaped pasta (1 cup)
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1 cup cubed provolone cheese (4 ounces)
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2 ounces fully cooked ham, cut into thin bite-size strips (1/2 cup)
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2 ounces hard salami, chopped (1/2 cup)
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1 small red onion, halved then sliced
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1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced, or sliced mild pepper rings
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2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
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1 large tomato, coarsely chopped or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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For the Dressing:
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3 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil
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3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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2 small cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
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1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
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