Patty's Pasta Salad recipe

12 servings

1 1/2 pounds seashell pasta

1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, chopped

2 large tomatoes, chopped

4 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage, each slice cut in half

1/2 cup chopped green olives

3 bunches green onions, chopped

2 cups chopped ham

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 (16 ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, black olives, tomatoes, pepperoni, green olives, green onions and ham or turkey.

Before serving, add shredded mozzarella and dressing.

Toss well and serve.