Ingredients:
4 -5 cups of cooked tri-color spiral pasta
4 slices dill pickles, chopped fine
1 can ripe olives or 1 can black olives, drained and halved
1 bunch green onions, sliced fine
snipped chives (optional)
1 cup of chopped sweet peppers ( green, yellow, red)
1 can water chestnuts, slices drained & chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup of chopped ham or 1 cup pastrami or 1 cup any meat, of choice (optional)
1/2 cup of chopped cooper cheese or 1/2 cup any cheese, of choice (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning or 3 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
Directions:
Cook pasta and set aside.
Place onions, dill pickles, olives, water chestnuts, chives and peppers in a bowl.
Add oil, vinegar and spices.
Marinate for 15-20 minutes or so.
Add pasta,tomatoes, meat and cheese and toss lightly.
Serve cold.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 25 min.