CREAMY ITALIAN SPIRAL SALAD

Creamy Italian Spiral Salad image

I have accumulated some delicious recipes that serve large numbers, like this colorful and delicious pasta salad. The flavors blend so well, and there's plenty of creamy dressing. -Marlene Muckenhirn Delano, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 30 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 packages (16 ounces each) multicolored spiral pasta
1 medium bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 bottles (16 ounces each) creamy Italian salad dressing

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, cauliflower, peas and carrots, tomatoes, cheese, onions, green pepper and olives. Add the dressing; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.