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Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Dressing:

1 cup of your favorite low-fat oil-based salad dressing

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Salad:

2 cups (5-ounces) pasta, cooked and drained

1 Florida cucumber, sliced

1 cup Florida cherry tomatoes, halved

1 Florida green pepper, cut into strips

3/4 cup prepared dressing

Preparation

1. Dressing:
   Mix all dressing ingredients together and place in air tight container to let flavors blend together. This dressing will keep in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
2. Salad:
   In a large bowl, mix all ingredients with 3/4 cup of the dressing. Serve extra on the side.

Yield

6 Servings