Perfect Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces corkscrew macaroni, cooked and drained (measured dry)
1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
3 stalks celery & leaves, chopped
1 cup french cornichon gherkin, chopped
1/4 cup spanish manzanilla olives, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
10 ounces sweet grape tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
1 (2/3 ounce) packet good seasons Italian salad dressing mix
black pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (heaping)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix ingredients in order given. Stir well to combine.
Cover and chill until serving time.
Goes great with grilled chicken and a glass of chilled white wine!