GARDEN PASTA SALAD

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This salad includes not only garden vegetables but pasta too. It is a great side dish to any meal.-Bernard Bellin, Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spiral or cartwheel pasta
3 cups assorted chopped fresh or frozen vegetables
1 bottle (16 ounces) zesty Italian salad dressing, divided
1 cup cubed cooked chicken, turkey or ham
1 cup cubed cheddar, mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Minced fresh parsley or basil, optional

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse. Return pasta to the pan; add vegetables and toss. Cover for 3-5 minutes. Vegetables will lightly steam in pasta. , Place pasta in a large salad bowl. Top with three-fourths of the dressing and lightly toss. Chill several hours or overnight. , If pasta is dry, add remaining dressing along with meat, cheese, olives, and parsley or basil if desired. Chill until serving.

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