Nature's Table Pasta Salad

By pdav

Here's a colorful and flavorful pasta salad that's easily made special with the addition of fresh vegetables and an even easier homemade dressing.

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
• 2 pounds rotini tri-colored pasta
• 1 1/4 cups canola oil
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup red-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 3 tablespoons Spike All Purpose Seasoning
• 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• Additional Romano cheese for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.

Fold together pasta and vegetables.

Put dressing ingredients in blender container and blend until smooth.

Fold dressing into pasta and vegetables.

Garnish with additional Romano, if desired.