Simple Potluck Pasta Salad Party-Ready

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
2. Add the rotini and cook until just al dente (usually 1 minute less than the package directions).
3. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse briefly with cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
4. Dice the bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and salami into uniform ¼-inch pieces.
5. Halve the cherry tomatoes and cube the cheese.
6. Combine all chopped ingredients and the parsley in an extra-large mixing bowl.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, and oregano.
8. Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture.
9. Pour two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and toss gently until every spiral is coated.
10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
11. Remove the salad from the fridge just before serving, pour the remaining one-third of the dressing over the top, and toss once more.