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Picnic Pasta Salad

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Spaghetti Salad II

SUBMITTED BY: Natalie 

Sesame and poppy seeds are just two of the fun ingredients in this super summer salad. Cucumber, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes and broccoli are tossed with pasta, Parmesan, seeds, paprika and cayenne, then coated with Italian-style dressing.

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Sesame Noodle Salad

Submitted by: jkmom 
Home Town: Bellingham, Washington, USA
Living In: Bothell, Washington, USA
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Submitted by: chefjohn Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
Living In: Coon Rapids, Minnesota, USA
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Submitted by: Maridele Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Purcellville, Virginia, USA
Living In: Hamilton, Virginia, USA
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