Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    Salad
    1 lb shell pasta, cooked
    1 lb sliced pepperoni, chopped
    2 tomatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
    1/4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
    1/4 lb cheddar cheese
    1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, cut into slivers
    1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
    1 cup bell pepper, various colors, diced
    1/2 cup shallot, minced
    Dressing
    1/4 cup red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    1 tablespoon black olive tapenade
    2 tablespoons honey
    3/4 cup pure olive oil
    salt & freshly ground black pepper
    1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, cut into chiffonade
    2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, minced
Preparation
    Cut cheeses into 1/2\" cubes.
    Combine all salad ingredients.
    Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
    Combine salad & dressing well.

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