Garden Bow Tie Salad

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium summer squash
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 3 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 small red onion, minced
• 2 (1 ounce) packages italian salad dressing mix
• 4 cups bow tie pasta, uncooked
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 wash the first five ingredients but do not dry; chop and transfer to large bowl. add the remaining vegetables. sprinkle with dry dressing mix, toss to coat. refrigerate, covered overnight.
• 2 next day, cook pasta according to package directions. drain; rinse with cold water. add to vegetable mixture. in a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. add to salad; toss to coat.