Tuscan Pasta Salad

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3 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)

4 oz hard salami, cut into thin strips about 1x1/4 inch

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

1/2 medium red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup olive oil

1 package (9 oz) romaine salad mix or 6 cups torn romaine

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

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1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
2

In large bowl, mix pasta, salami, bell pepper and onion.
3

In small bowl, mix vinegar, garlic and pepper. Add oil; beat with whisk until blended. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to combine. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or until chilled.
4

Just before serving, add romaine and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.