Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. spiral pasta (uncooked)
3/4 c. olive oil
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
1/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 c. chopped green pepper
2 c. chopped, seeded tomato
1 c. chopped red onion
3/4 c. cubed Provolone cheese
1/4 lb. thinly sliced hard salami
1 c. chopped zucchini (summer squash)
1/2 c. grated carrot
1/2 c. sliced black olives

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Rinse in cold water; drain well.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, sugar and seasonings.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, dressing and remaining ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate. Serves 12.