classic pasta salad

Ingredients

• SALAD
• 1 pound (16 oz.) tri-color rotini pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 cup ham, cubed (optional)
• 1/2 cup green peppers, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup orange peppers, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup red peppers, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 2 cups cucumber, quartered
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/4 cup red onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 can (1.12 oz.) sliced black olives, drained
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• DRESSING
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup miracle whip®
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce, such as cholula®
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika