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Poppy Seed Pasta Salad

Name: Poppy Seed Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

6 servings

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.

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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

Directions

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

3/4 cup: 576 calories, 30g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.

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