Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

This is doubly good because the pasta and veggies are marinated with Italian dressing, then drained and a mixture of mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese is added. Super delicious!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  uncooked spiral shaped pasta
• 1 1⁄2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped carrot
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped  sweet red pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 3  tablespoons  thin sliced green onions
• 1 1⁄2 cups  Italian salad dressing
• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄3 cup  cubed mozzarella cheese
• 1 (2 1/4ounce) can  sliced black olives, drained

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water and drain.
2. Place in a bowl, add tomatoes, celery, carrots, peppers, onions and Italian salad dressing.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
4. Drain.
5. Just before serving, combine mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese, then stir in mozzarella and olives.
6. Gently fold into the pasta mixture.