Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Servings: Serves 6 people when served as a main course

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pasta Penne, bowtie, rotini - something easy to eat in one bite.
• 1 cup tomatoes - chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper - diced
• 3 green onions - thinly sliced
• 4 cups romaine lettuce - chopped
• 1 small can sliced olives
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese - cheddar or cheddar mix
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup Italian croutons
• 2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1/2 cup Optional - pepperoni

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions and the run under cold water and let it dry a little.
2. Chop your tomatoes, bell peppers, green onions and romaine lettuce and add to a large bowl.
3. Add sliced olives, shredded cheese, Parmesan, Italian croutons, pepperoni (if adding it) and pasta and add Italian dressing on top.
4. Toss until everything is coated and enjoy!

Source: https://www.flypeachpie.com/2019/03/18/easy-italian-pasta-salad/