Pasta Salad

Sydney's Pasta Salad 12 servings

Salad 1 lb  spiral or shells or penne 2  slices 1/2 inch thick salami, cubed 1 cup halved pepperoni slices 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch square pieces 1 cup artichokes, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces 1 can black olives 8 oz mozzarella, 1 inch cubed pieces 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, julienne cut 1/2 cup red onions, minced 1/2 cup basil, slivered 1/4 cup parmesan, shredded 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Dressing 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 2 Tablespoon parmesan, crumbles 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning  2 teaspoons sugar 1-2 cloves of minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions 1. Cook pasta according to directions. 2. Drain under cold water. Set aside to cool. 3. Once pasta has cooled, add pasta to large bowl with remaining                     salad ingredients. 4. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Dressing 1. Place all ingredients for dressing into blender or food processor,         blend and slowly add olive oil. 2. Continue to blend until blended. 3. When ready to serve, toss pasta salad with dressing. 4. Salt and pepper to taste.