Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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THIS colorful pasta salad is a family favorite and one I make often because I love fresh vegetables. It's a meal in itself or a side dish compatible with any cut of meat. It's also any easy salad I often bring along to a pot luck supper. Ingredients:
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells |
1/4 cup fresh cauliflowerets |
1/4 cup fresh broccoli florets |
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh carrots |
1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper |
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomatoes |
1/4 cup creamy italian salad dressing |
leaf lettuce, optional |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and yellow pepper in boiling water for 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water and drain well; place in a bowl. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Stir in tomatoes. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired. Yield: 2 servings.
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