Deli-Style Pasta Salad

Step 1

Cook pasta according to directions; rinse in cold water, drain.

Step 2

Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl.

Step 3

Toss with 1-2 tbsp olive oil (to prevent pasta from sticking and drying out, this is optional).

Step 4

Add the next 9 ingredients, with the Parmesan cheese; toss to combine.

Step 5

In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic powder, mustard, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; shake well to combine.

Step 6

Add in sugar if you find that the dressing is too strong.

Step 7

Pour over the salad; toss to coat well.

Step 8

Cover, and chill for 8 or more hours, (overnight is even better).

Step 9

Toss again before serving.