My Pasta Salad

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Lots of fresh vegetables make this an easy, healthy, and delightful side dish. I often add cooked chicken or ham for a cool summer meal. You can vary the vegetables you use - it will make it colorful and just to your taste! Please make one day before serving to allow flavors to blend.

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Steps

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Cook macaroni and drain , then rinse in cold water , draining well.

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In a large bowl , combine macaroni , broccoli , cauliflower , mushrooms , artichoke hearts , olives , and green onions and gently turn with italian dressing.

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Chill overnight.

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At serving time , fold in avacado and tomato season to taste and add additional dressing if desired.

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Ingredients

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small shell pasta, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, fresh mushrooms, artichoke hearts, sliced ripe olives, green onion, italian salad dressing, avocado, tomatoes, italian seasoning, salt and pepper