This wonderful pasta and vegetable salad with vegetables combines all your favorites in one dish and can be adapted to your own tastes. If preparing a day ahead, refrigerate, then stir in 1/2 cup additional Italian dressing before serving. Also terrific with ranch, Caesar, red wine vinaigrette, Parmesan, and most other dressings!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 0.5 cups diced Cheddar cheese
- 0.33 cups pitted black olives , Optional
- 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
Instructions
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1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
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Combine cooked pasta, mixed vegetables, Cheddar cheese, and olives in a large bowl. Toss well with dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
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