classic pasta salad

Ingredients For classic pasta salad

• SALAD
• 1 lb

  (16 oz.) tri-color rotini pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 c

  ham, cubed (optional)
• 1/2 c

  green peppers, finely chopped
• 1/2 c

  orange peppers, finely chopped
• 1/2 c

  red peppers, finely chopped
• 1/2 c

  celery, finely chopped
• 2 c

  cucumber, quartered
• 1/2 c

  cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/4 c

  red onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 can

  (1.12 oz.) sliced black olives, drained
• 1/2 c

  parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1/2 Tbsp

  italian seasoning
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 c

  fresh cilantro, chopped
• DRESSING
• 1/2 c

  mayonnaise
• 1/2 c

  miracle whip®
• 1 Tbsp

  dijon mustard
• 1/2 Tbsp

  hot sauce, such as cholula®
• 1/2 tsp

  smoked paprika