Pasta Salad

I got this recipe from my mother-in-law several years ago. Like she said - it's really good! Especially for a cool summer meal.

(Yes, I know that it's already Fall, but I've been putting off the posting of this recipe - just bookmark it and save it for next summer.)

Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 5-6 cups cooked pasta
• 2 medium carrots, sliced or shredded
• 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced
• 4 green onions
• 1/2 white onion, sliced in quarters
• 1 tomato, cubed
• 2 bunches broccoli cut up small (2 cups)
• 1/2 can sliced olives
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2/3 cup salad dressing (Italian)

Directions:
Mix all ingredients, chill, and serve.

While it's best with fresh vegetables, I have used canned tomatoes and frozen broccoli in this, and it turns out just fine.  I always use Italian salad dressing, but it could be made with whatever kind you like, perhaps Ranch - whatever you like.  It makes a lot, so I usually have to store it in a 4-quart or 5-quart ice cream bucket because I don't have any other containers big enough.  Love those ice cream buckets for everything!