Greek Pasta Salad

Here's a tasty one to make today in prep. for your M. day feast tomorrow:
(serves 12)

1&1/4 dried elbow macaroni
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
Splash lemon juice*
1/2 cup EVOO
1&1/2 t. garlic powder (I would use Johnny's Garlic Seasoning*)
3/4 t. freshly* ground black pepper
1/2-3/4 t. sugar
3 cups fresh sliced crimini* mushrooms (about 9 oz.)
15 cherry tomatoes, halved (scant 1 cup)
1 cup sliced red bell pepper (1 med.)
3/4 cup sliced pepperoni, cut into strips (4 oz.)
4 oz. pitted kalamata olives
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (3&1/2 oz.)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano, or 1&1/2 t. dried
1/12 cup chopped fresh basil, or 1&1/2 t. dried

Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted water until tender, 8-10 mins. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water. Whisk together vinegar, oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, pepper, and sugar. (If using dried oregano and basil, add them here.) Add cooked macaroni and remaining ingredients. Toss until evenly coated. Cover and chill overnight. You can either serve it at room temp. or chilled. Perfect for a picnic as there is no mayo. involved!!*

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