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Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad

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.
Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad
Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 20 min. + chilling
  • Makes
    2 servings

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

  • 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.
  • Stir in tomatoes. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 218 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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