EMMERILS PASTA SALAD

Ingredients Serves 12

1. 1 package (16 oz) fusilli pasta
2. 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
3. 3 cup cherry tomato, cut in half
4. 1 red onion, chopped 
5. 2 tsp garlic, minced
6. 8 oz sliced pepperoni, cut into quarters
7. 8 oz colby jack cheese, cut into cubes
8. 1 can (6 oz) large pitted black olives, drained and sliced
9. 1⁄2 cup olive oil, or to taste
10. 1⁄2 cup red wine vinegar, or to taste
11. 1 salt, to taste
12. 1 pepper, to taste
13. 1 Italian seasoning, to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Toss chilled pasta with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, pepperoni, colby jack cheese, olives, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to serve.