Delia's Sofrito

INGREDIENTS:

1 pk (7 ounce) tricolor spiral
-pasta
6 oz Hard salami, thinly sliced
6 oz Provolone cheese, cubed
2 1/4 oz Ripe olives, sliced and
-drained
1 sm Red onion, thinly sliced
1 sm Zucchini, halved & thinly
-sliced
1/2 c Green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c Sweet red bell pepper,
-chopped
1/4 c Fresh parsley, minced
1/4 c Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 c Olive or vegetable oil
1/4 c Cider or red wine vinegar
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 ts Ground mustard
1 ts Dried basil
1 ts Dried oregano
1/4 ts Salt
1 ds Pepper
2 md Tomatoes, cut into wedges

Cook the pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add the next nine ingredients. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight. Toss before serving. Garnish with tomatoes. Yield: 10-12 servings.

NOTES : "Pasta provides a base for this tongue-tingling make-ahead salad. It has lots of fresh and satisfying ingredients topped with a flavorful dressing. It's terrific to serve to company or take to a potluck." Submitted by Joyce McLennan, Algonac, Michigan.