POPPY SEED PASTA SALAD

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Broccoli, cauliflower and sunflower kernels give this colorful salad an enticing crunch. You can add almost any vegetable that suits your fancy to this surprising simple recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1/4 cup julienned yellow summer squash
1 bottle (12 ounces) poppy seed salad dressing
1/4 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. , Transfer to a large serving bowl; add the tomatoes, olives, broccoli, cauliflower and squash. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 30g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.