Ingredients for 12 servings:
1. 16 ounces pasta (any shape like spirals, shells, elbows, etc)
2. 1 green pepper
3. 1 yellow pepper
4. 1 red pepper
5. 1 medium red onion
6. 1 (16 ounce) can sliced large pitted ripe olives, drained
7. fresh mushrooms, sliced
8. 1 bottle Italian dressing (I use Wishbone Fat Free)
Directions:
1. Cook pasta until al dente; drain& rinse well under cold running water.
2. Let cold pasta drain thoroughly in colander while preparing the remaining ingredients.
3. Cut off the tops of the peppers& remove seeds.
4. Cut into large bite-size pieces& set aside.
5. Cut onion into pieces about the same size as the peppers.
6. Combine drained pasta, peppers, onion, olives& mushrooms in a large bowl.
7. Pour about 1/2 the bottle of dressing over all, and toss to coat.
8. Cover bowl& refrigerate overnight.
9. Before serving, pour remaining dressing over the pasta salad, toss thoroughly& serve.
10. *NOTE:Other veggies of your choice can be added as well–carrot curls, cut green beans, peas, etc.
Enjoy your meal!