Italian Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb. pasta such as fusilli, penne, or rotini (cooked to al dente and cooled)
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese balls, cut in half
1/2 lb. salami, cut into chunks
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, pepperoncini (optional)
3/4 cups homemade Italian dressing


Make Italian dressing. Whisk the following: 3 part olive oil, 1 part red wine vinegar/water mix, salt, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, italian seasoning, black pepper. Season to taste.

Toss all the ingredients with the dressing.

Keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Easy Coleslaw

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dijon mustard (optional)
1 teaspoon celery seeds (optional)
1/2 large head green cabbage, thinly sliced
3 large carrots, grated

Directions

Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, pepper, dijon mustard, celery seeds and salt together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.

Add cabbage and carrots and mix to thoroughly combine.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.