Antipasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Dressing
1 1/2 cups olive oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
4 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons minced garlic (I usually use 4 cloves)
4 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
Salad
2 (12 ounce) boxes tri-color spiral pasta (cooked and rinsed in cold water)
1/2 lb genoa salami, cut into wedges
1/2 lb provolone cheese, cut into wedges
1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed
1 English cucumber, cubed (or 2 cucumbers seeded and cubed)
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
3 celery, chopped
4 ounces carrots, shredded
1 (6 ounce) can medium black olives, drained, sliced in half lengthwise

Preparation

Mix dressing ingredients in blender, or mix and shake well.
Dressing can be made in advance and refrigerated.
Toss all salad ingredients with dressing.