Hero Pasta Salad

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
SALAD:
2 c. uncooked spiral pasta
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
3/4 c. sliced pepperoncini
4 oz. cubed provolone cheese
2 oz. thinly sliced deli ham, cut into strips (2/3 c.)
2 oz. thinly sliced hard salami, cut into strips (2/3 c.)
5 c. shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
3/4 c. cherry tomatoes, havled

Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended.  Cook pasta according to package directions.  Drain pasta; rinse with cold water.

In a large bowl, combine onion, pepperoncini, cheese, meats and pasta.  Just before serving, add lettuce and tomatoes.  Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

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