Italian Sandwich Salad

By TrayH

Amato's Italian Sandwiches are a staple in Maine. This dish takes all the ingredients that make their sandwich so famous and turns it into a fantastic summer salad... it's sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 3 thick cut slices of good quality Ham, cubed (I have our deli counter cut this on #10)
• 6 thick cut slices COOPER SHARP cheese, cubed (cut on #10)
• 2 green peppers, chopped into chunks
• 3 tomatoes, cut into chunks
• 1 can black olives
• 3 whole SOUR pickles, diced
• 1 bottle italian dressing
• 1 box rotini pasta, cooked according to package dirctions

Preparation

Step 1

* Cook pasta, drain and cool

* Cut ham, cheese, green pepper, tomato and pickles.

* Add black olives and cooled pasta.

* Mix together.

* Add italian dressing and mix until well coated.

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** Note: It is important to use SOUR pickles (not dill) and COOPER SHARP cheese to get the taste of a "REAL" amato's italian sandwich... trust me, you won't be disappointed!

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** This maks a really large salad... perfect for a big crowd.