Description

Here comes the hot weather, so it's time for those BBQ's and fun outside gatherings. Whether you are the host or having to take a dish, this salad is the perfect one to make. It's full of pasta, veggies and Italian dressing that will just keep you wanting

Ingredients

• 1 lb. thin spaghetti, angel hair pasta, or your favorite pasta, broken into 1 inch pieces
• 3 large tomatoes, diced or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 medium green, orange or yellow bell pepper, diced small
• 1 sweet red pepper, diced, optional
• 1 large red onion, diced
• 4 1/2 oz. sliced black or green ripe olives, drained
• Dressing:
• 16 oz. Italian salad dressing
• 1/3- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish
• 1 T. sesame seeds, optional
• 2 t. poppy seeds, optional
• 1 t. paprika
• 1/2 t. celery seed
• 1/4 - 1/2 t. garlic powder or to taste

Steps

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain then rinse in cold water.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Add the vegetables and olives. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired. Serve with a slotted spoon.