A.T. Pasta Salad

Here's another great recipe shared by my friend Ashley Tuskey! I really like this dish in the summer because it's cool and refreshing and oh...so....yummy-licious! Great for picnics, family dinners, parties, snacks and more!

A.T. Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS:

12 oz. package of Wacky Mac Veggie Spirals Pasta
Italian dressing
1 block Cheddar cheese
1 block Pepper Jack cheese
1 small can sliced black olives
McCormick Salad Supreme
Green pepper (optional)
Red pepper (optional)
Pepperoni (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1.Cook the Wacky Mac according to directions on package. DO NOT OVERCOOK!!
2. Drain and cool.
3. Cut up small squares of Cheddar cheese and Pepper Jack cheese and set aside. (The amount of cheese you use depends on your personal preference.)
4. Cut up green/red pepper into small pieces and set aside. (This is optional, but it does add some extra color and crunch to the dish!)
4. Place Wacky Mac in bowl.
5. Add the cheeses, peppers, black olives, pepperoni.
6. Starting with about 1/2 cup Italian dressing, pour into the mixture and stir. (You can add more if you like.)
7. Sprinkle with McCormick Salad Supreme. (I usually sprinkle about a tablespoon on mine.)
8. Mix well and refrigerate.

Serves @ 8.

(Courtesy of Ashley Tuskey)