Pasta, Salads and Dressings

California Pasta Salad

  • 1 pound Spaghetti, uncooked
  • 3 large Tomatos, fresh, diced
  • 2 medium Cucumbers or zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium Green pepper, diced
  • 1 medium Sweet red pepper, diced
  • 1 large Red onion, diced
  • 2 cans (2 1/4 oz each) Sliced black olives
  • 1 bottle (16 oz) Italian salad dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon Celery seed
  • 1 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese

    • Break spaghetti into 1 inch pieces, andcook according to package directions. Rinse and cool. In large bowl combine allthe ingredients; cover and refrigerate several hours or overnite to blend flavors.

    This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook. 

    Contributed by Lana Luckert of Martin, South Dakota. 

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