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Rainbow Pasta Salad




Source of Recipe


Mom






List of Ingredients



• 1 1/2-2 C. carrots, thinly sliced
  
• 1 small head of cauliflower
  
• 2 large stalks of broccoli
  
• 16 oz. bag rainbow pasta
  
• 1 medium onion, diced
  
• 1 C. celery, diced
  
• 2 red &/or yellow sweet bell pepper, diced
  
• 1 C. sliced green olives
  
• 1 C. sliced black olives
  
• 2 C. apple cider vinegar
  
• 1 1/3 C. vegetable oil
  
• 1 1/2 C. sugar
  
• 2 tsp. granulated garlic
  
• 3 tsp. onion powder
  
• 3 T. Italian seasoning
  
• 1 C. provolone cheese, diced (optional)
  
• 1 C. pepperoni, diced (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Quickly blanch and chill, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots.
   
2. Using the vegetable water, boil the pasta according to directions of the package, drain and chill.
   
3. Mix vinegar, oil, sugar, garlic and onion powders,Italian seasoning, shake the dressing to mix and dissolve the sugar.
   
4. In a very large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, cheese and pepperoni, and toss gently with the dressing. Chill overnight.