Pasta Pepperoni Salad

Ingredients:

• 16 oz. rotini
• 3/4 c. vegetable oil
• 1/3 c. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 oz. can sliced black olives
• 2 oz. sliced pepperoni, cut in half

Prepare rotini according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.

In a canning jar (or any other jar with a screw top lid), add vegetable oil, lemon juice, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Cover and shake well.

In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, and pepperoni. Then add vegetable oil dressing. Toss to coat.

Chill for at least four hours.

Serve cold.