
CHILLED TOMATO AND VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD



INGREDIENTS
- 12 12 oz = about 4 cups ounces dry gemelli or rotini pasta, uncooked
- 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup quartered and sliced English cucumber
- 1 pkg (4 oz each) Culinary Circle Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1 can (3.8 oz each) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup light Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, optional
DIRECTIONS
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Rinse cooked pasta with cold water. Place in large bowl.
Add drained tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, olives, carrot, roasted pepper and onion; mix lightly. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour prior to serving or until chilled. Sprinkle with pine nuts, if desired.