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No true Italian would accept mayo as a pasta salad ingredient. Cubed mozzarella, tomatoes, and a healthy dose of olive oil make this fantastically fresh tasting blend that perks up some penne.

1 box (16 ounce size) dry penne pasta
12 ounces roasted red peppers
7 ounces black olives, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
16 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
5 roma tomatoes, chopped
1/4 pound genoa salami, cut into strips
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
ground black pepper to taste
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cool.
Mix together: red peppers, olives, onion, garlic, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and salami. Combine in large bowl, pasta and vegetable mixture. Pour in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and black pepper. Mix well together.
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