Antipasto Pasta Salad

Every once in a while, I run across a recipe on a packaged dish that I tweak just a bit to make it my own.  This is one of those . . . thanks to Betty Crocker's Suddenly Salad. 

1 box Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Creamy Italian

1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

1 cup Genoa Salami Nuggets

4 oz shredded Parmesan cheese

1 diced avocado

1/2 cup sliced black olives

2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Bring a 3-quart pot of water to a boil  

 Add 1 tsp of salt and contents of pasta

Gently boil for 13 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally 

Drain pasta.  Rinse with cold water.  Drain well.

In a large bowl, stir together seasoning packet and Italian dressing.  Add pasta, salami, cheese, avocado, tomatoes and olives.

Toss to combine and refrigerate for 1 hour.  

Stir in lettuce just before serving.  Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.