TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD

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A classic potluck or picnic dish. Lite and cool for summer. You can adjust ingredients according to what's in your garden. Keeps well.

Provided by LexingtonMom

Categories     Potluck

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta
1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cucumber, peeled and cubed
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (1 ounce) package Knorr vegetable soup mix
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and cool. While they cook, chop your vegetables.
  • In large bowl, stir together cooked noodles, cheese cubes, cucumber, tomato, and olives.
  • In separate bowl, stir together remaining ingredients; these will be your dressing.
  • Pour dressing over pasta mixture, and toss all to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Toss again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.9, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 363.1, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 9.8

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