Hoagy Pasta Salad by: Debra and Hannah

Ingredients:

2 cups Ribbon or bow tie pasts

1 cup broccoli- cut into bite size

1 cup carrots- cut into bite size

1 cup bell pepper- cut into bite size

1/2 cup red onion- diced

1 cup celery- cut into bite size

1 can black olives- cut into 3rds

1 cup cherry tomatoes- cut in half

1 cup marinated artichoke hearts- cut into bite size (save 1/2 tbs of the juice)

1 cup pepperoni

1 cup salami

1 cup fresh sweet basil

1 cup Mozzarella cheese (string cheese)- cut into bite size

Directions:

Cook pasta, drain, & let cool.

Mix together all of the above ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Ingredients for the Dressing:

1 Tbs olive oil

1/2 Tbs artichoke juice

1 Tbs italian salad dressing

1 Tbs ranch salad dressing

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese- grated

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Mix each of the above ingredients over the pasta, let sit in fridge for at least an hour. If you feel after it's marinated it needs more of any of the above dressing ingredients add a little to taste if you like.

Personal Comment:

This is a refreshing cool salad for a tasty warm day. It's very feeling and goes well with lunch or dinner menus. I give this a 5 out of 5 stars