Rainbow Pasta Salad Name: patti osteen Base: retired Recipe: Rainbow Pasta Salad ************************************************************This makes a colorful and cool salad for summer meals. ************************************************************12-ounce package tricolor pasta, cooked, 1/2-cup chopped broccoli(uncooked), 1/2-cup chopped carrots, 10-cherry tomatoes, halved, 1/2-cup green bell pepper, 20-green or black olives, halved, 1/2-cup chopped red pepper 1/2-cup chopped cucumber, 1 1/2-cups light Italian dressing, ************************************************************Cook pasta according to package directions and let cool 10 minutes. Chop vegetables and olives and add to cooked pasta. Pour light Italian dressing over pasta and vegetables. Mix well. Chill for 4 hours to blend flavors. Serves 10 to 12. I like adding shredded cheese and or bacon bits too.