Bring the water to a boil with the salt. Add the pasta and cook for 12 minutes. Drain immediately and cool completely.
03Chop the romaine, tomatoes and pepperoni. Drain and add the olives. Crumble the cheese over the salad.
04Toss the salad dressing and salad. The dressing will be clumpy. Add the dressing a little at a time, being careful to not add too much. Add garlic salt to taste.
05(I usually spoon out the onions with a large non-slotted spoon. I use the dressing that comes along with the onions, leaving any excess dressing for another day.).