[recipe*] California Pasta Salad

[Guest guest]

This is the salad that I will be making tonight

for tomorrow's BBQ. Everyone seems to enjoy

it and it makes a lot so there is plenty to share

with a large group. I also like that there is no

mayo so it is safer if it sets out of the refrigerator

longer.

 

California Pasta Salad

 

1 pound thin spaghetti or vermacelli, broken into 1-inch pieces, cooked

3 large tomatoes, diced

2 medium zucchini, diced

1 large cucumber, diced

1 medium green pepper, diced

1 medium sweet red pepper, diced

1 large red onion, diced

2 cans (2-1/4 oz) sliced black olives, drained

1 bottle (16 oz) Italian dressing

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 Tbs sesame seeds

2 tsp poppy seeds

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp celery seed

1/4 tsp garlic powder

 

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl; cover and

refrigerate overnight to combine flavors.

Yield: 10-15 servings

 

~ PT ~

 

Consideration for others is the basis of a good life,

a good society.

~ Confucius (551-479 BC)