SEASHELL SALAD

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Presented in a sand pail, this festive salad features a zesty dressing that's simple to stir together. An assortment of pasta shapes resembles seashells while red and yellow peppers add color and crunch. For an extra-special touch, you could cut the peppers with a small star-shaped cookie cutter.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

3 cups uncooked medium shell, spiral and/or wagon wheel pasta
1/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium sweet yellow pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps:

Cook the pasta according to package directions until tender; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; set aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine vinegar, oil and seasonings; shake well. Add peppers, onions and dressing to pasta; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.