Easy party pasta salad

Ingredients

• 1 libra tri-color rotini
• 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 can whole black olives; drained
• 1 package diced pepperoni
• 1 package cherry tomatoes
• 1 block Monterey jack cheese; cubed
• 1 bottle Italian dressing (regular or zesty)

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Preparation

• Cook rotini as per directions on package, drain and rinse with cold water. Toss pasta with a bit of extra virgin olive oil so noodles don't stick together.
• Add Italian dressing seasoning packet and mix until rotini is evenly coated with oil and seasoning; refrigerate until rotini is completely chilled (about 1 hour or more).
• Add black olives, pepperoni and tomatoes; stir until well combined. Immediately before serving add cubed cheese and Italian dressing; stir until well combined and fully coated.
• Serve and enjoy!