CALIFORNIA STYLE PASTA SALAD

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GREAT ON A HOT SUMMER DAY WITH BBQ OR JUST A SIDE WITH ANY MEAL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!

Provided by Tamara VASTINE

Categories     Pasta Sides

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb thin spaghetti noodles broken into 2 inch pieces
3 large tomatoes (diced)
2 medium zucchinis (diced)
1 medium cucumber (diced)
1 medium green pepper (diced)
1 medium sweet red pepper (diced)
1 large red onion (diced)
2 can(s) sliced ripe olives, drained
DRESSING
1 bottle (16 ounces) italian salad dressing
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
2 tsp poppy seeds
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/4 tea tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegetables and olives.
  • 2. In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

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