Garden Pasta Salad

Name: Garden Pasta Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling YIELD: 6-8 servings.

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

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

Directions

1. 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.
2. Place pasta in a large salad bowl. Top with three-fourths of the dressing and lightly toss. Chill several hours or overnight.
3. If pasta is dry, add remaining dressing along with meat, cheese, olives, and parsley or basil if desired. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

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