Salads

Ingredients:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound box spiral pasta, boiled and cooled
2 cups seeded and diced tomatoes
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup finely diced red onions
2 cups diced green pepper
6 ounces sliced pepperoni
fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Directions:
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine first 7 ingredients and shake well. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, saving 1/4 cup of cheese, some sliced pepperoni, a little green pepper and the basil to decorate the top before serving. Best if refrigerated at least a couple hours before serving.