California Pasta Salad
Recipes Italian Pasta Quick and Easy Salad Vegetarian
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
Directions
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Cook pasta according to package directions; drain then rinse in cold water.
In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Add the vegetables and olives. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Makes 10-15 3/4 cup servings