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Perfect Zesty Pasta Salad
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 14
Great cold make ahead or instant pasta salad with lots of kick.
Ingredients:
2 (16 ounce) bags tri-color spiral pasta
1 (16 ounce) bottle caesar salad dressing (recommend kens light caesar, prob. only use 3/4 bottle)
1 (8 ounce) can black olives (diced)
1 (5 ounce) jar spanish olives with pimento (halved)
1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese (cubed, small)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (cubed, small)
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
8 -10 button mushrooms, diced
Directions:
1. 1. Cook pasta to bag directions. Drain, then either refrigerate if time permits until cold, or run under cold water until cool.
2. 2. In large bowl (very large) combine pasta, cheese, black and green olives, veggies, pour dressing on top and toss together well.
3. 3. Great to make ahead!
By RecipeOfHealth.com