{PASTA SALAD}

Here's another "not really a recipe" post. I love this one because it proves wrong the old "just add enough mayonnaise/oil/dressing to make the seasoning stick" instruction. The seasoning sticks all by itself to the bare naked noodles and veggies. Here's what I do:

1 lb whole wheat pasta of choice, cooked and cooled
2 pkgs dry Italian dressing mix

Any or all of the following:

cherry tomatoes, halved
olives, chopped
peas
broccoli, fresh or steamed
cucumber, chopped
carrots, chopped
celery, chopped
avocado, chopped
soybeans
red, orange, yellow peppers, chopped

• Toss and serve.