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Tricolor Pasta Salad

By: Lorraine Darocha

"To accompany the sandwiches, serve Tricolor Pasta Salad from Lorraine Darocha of Berkshire, Massachusetts. Pretty pasta spirals and convenient frozen veggies are tossed with a light dressing to make this colorful medley. 'For vegetarians, you can add protein-rich chickpeas or beans to make it a main dish,' Lorraine recommends."

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Prep Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package tricolor spiral pasta
1 (16 ounce) package frozen California blend vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower and carrots)
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt (optional)

Directions

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place vegetables in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 7-8 minutes or until thawed; drain. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the pasta, vegetables and olives.
Combine salad dressing and garlic salt if desired; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.