Time 30m Yield 6 servings. Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. For croutons, spritz bread cubes with butter-flavored spray; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder; toss to coat evenly. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes, stirring once or twice. Cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes, olives, Parmesan cheese, onion and pepperoncini. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Top with croutons.

Time 25m Yield 12 Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cool. Combine pasta, salami, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, salad dressing, olives, and mozzarella cheese in a large bowl. Mix dry salad dressing into pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Time 20m Yield 6-8 Number Of Ingredients 18 Steps:

For the dressing: In a blender, add the olive oil, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon juice and blend until pureed. For the salad: Put the romaine and iceberg greens in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Top the salad with the pepperoncini, olives, tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with Parmesan at the end.

Time 10m Yield 2/3 cup. Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate overnight.

Time 38m Yield 8 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to drain well. Cut cucumber, bell pepper, and onion into bite sized pieces. Place into the bowl you will be using for the salad. Cut tomatoes in half and and in half again and deseed. Cut into bite sized pieces. Add to the bowl. Cut stem and bottom off zucchini. Shred zucchini and add to the other vegetables. Make sure the pasta is very well drained, and add to the bowl. Pour salad dressing over pasta and vegetables. Use as little or as much as you like. I think it needs quite a bit since the pasta will soak some up. Add the italian seasoning. Mix well and chill at least 4 to 6 hours or over night for best flavors. Stirring occasionally. To serve top with diced cheese and pepperoni if using.

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps:

Combine all ingredients in small bowl and whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

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