Marios in Westport Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb vermicelli
• 1/4 lb small shell pasta
• 1/4 lb rotini pasta
• 1/3 cup grated romano cheese
• 1/2 cup diced green peppers or 1/2 cup red pepper
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/3 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 12 ounces Italian dressing (I like the one you make yourself made with EXTRA VIRGIN olive oil)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup mustard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Cook pastas to al dente and drain well.
2. After pasta has cooled, mix in all vegetables.
3. Mix together dressing ingredients.
4. Stir dressing into pasta/vegetable mixture.
5. Chill well before serving.