Great fast meal for people on the go.There so many things a family wants to do over week end,when do you find time to cook a gourmet meal? Spending all your time in the kitchen is not one of them I'm certain, however what are you to do if friends or family call you that they are thinking of stopping by unexpectedly?
Quick Meal with little mess or stress
! This California Family Style Afternoon Italian Pasta Salad is the meal for you whether its just an afternoon snack or a formal dinner this pasta salad can easily suit your situation with little stress.
! This California Family Style Afternoon Italian Pasta Salad is the meal for you whether its just an afternoon snack or a formal dinner this pasta salad can easily suit your situation with little stress.INGREDIENTS:
8 ounces Rotini pasta
1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 small can sliced black olives
1 (8 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, un-drained )
1 cup broccoli, lightly steamed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp oregano
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup Italian salad dressing
3/4 cup sliced green olives
1 tomato, chopped
1 avocado,
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
PREPARATION:
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well.
In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, artichoke hearts and onion.
Toss with the dressing, then cover and chill for 4 hours.
Before serving, toss the salad with the olives, tomato and avocado.
1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 small can sliced black olives
1 (8 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, un-drained )
1 cup broccoli, lightly steamed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp oregano
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup Italian salad dressing
3/4 cup sliced green olives
1 tomato, chopped
1 avocado,
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
PREPARATION:
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well.
In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, artichoke hearts and onion.
Toss with the dressing, then cover and chill for 4 hours.
Before serving, toss the salad with the olives, tomato and avocado.
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