Drstevers Snobbish Macaroni Salad

• ¹⁄₂
  
  lb elbow macaroni
  
• 1
  
  (12 ounce) jar garlic italian marinated mushrooms, with balsamic vinegar (Buy at Aldi Foods, or see Easy Dinner Party Marinated Mushrooms, OR if you like it SPICY, use Mean Chef’s Chipotle & Lime Marinated Mushrooms)
  
• 1
  
  (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (Grade A Fancy)
  
• 1
  
  medium red onion
  
• 1
  
  large red bell pepper
  
• 2
  
  (2 1/4 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives
  
• ¹⁄₂ – 1
  
  cup imported aged parmesan cheese
  
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  lb mild italian provolone cheese
  
• ¹⁄₂ – 1
  
  lb spiral cut honey-baked ham (Buy the Best)
  
• ¹⁄₂
  
  teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  

directions

• Cook, drain, cool, macaroni (add some olive oil).
• In a large, crystal, bowl, add mushrooms and LIQUID plus macaroni Drain and rinse kidney beans and olives.
• Slice the onion in beautiful half-rounds.
• Add chopped Red Bell Pepper plus some long, thin, strips for garnish.
• Grate the Parmesan and cube the Provolone cheese.
• Add the ham (tear in small pieces), keep cold until served.
• Add pepper to taste.
• (Note: if salad gets dry, add a little olive oil).