Pasta Salad with Olives and Mozzarella

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1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons salt

1 pound pasta, small tubes or shells

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 cup cubed Mozzarella cheese

3/4 cup black olives

2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced

1 large red onion, diced

3 pickling cucumbers or kirbies, peeled and diced

2 bunches fresh oregano, leaves only, chopped

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

3 dashes hot sauce

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste