Description
Perfect for a buffet party because it turns salad into a finger food! If the onions aren't mild enough, saute them in olive oil first.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Italian Seasoning
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- Garlic
- Parmesan Cheese
- Mild Red Onion
- Green Leaf Lettuce
- Chopped Tomato
- Pepperoni
- Olives
- Queso Ranchero
- Garlic Salt
- Jumbo Pasta Shells
- Water
Instructions
- Assemble the salad dressing an hour ahead, so the onion and salad dressing have time to blend but the onion is still crunchy
- Bring the water to a boil with the salt
- Add the pasta and cook for 12 minutes
- Drain immediately and cool completely
- Chop the romaine, tomatoes and pepperoni
- Drain and add the olives
- Crumble the cheese over the salad
- Toss the salad dressing and salad
- The dressing will be clumpy
- Add the dressing a little at a time, being careful to not add too much
- Add garlic salt to taste
- Fill the pasta shells