Potluck Pasta Salad
Ingredients
3 C dried macaroni, rotini, or other desired pasta
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 cup fresh peas, either snow or sugar snap, chopped
1 medium head broccoli, cut in small pieces
1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
¾ C of your favorite olives (we use kalamata), chopped
½ C chopped pearl onion
2 T freshly minced basil
2 C cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
1.5 C bottled balsalmic vinaigrette or italian salad dressing
Directions
1Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
2 Briefly steam or blanch in boiling water, the broccoli and peas (just 1-2 minutes).
3 In a large bowl, combine pasta, cucumber, zucchini, peas, olives, onion, basil, and cheese. Add dressing to pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
