California Pasta Salad

Recipe Ingredients: 

• 1 pound thin spaghetti or vermicelli, broken into 1-inch pieces, cooked
• 3 large tomatoes, diced
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 Tsp kisan canola cooking oil
• 1 medium green pepper, diced
• 1 sweet red pepper, diced
• 1 large red onion, diced
• 2 cans (2-1/2 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe Method: 

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.

Recipe Tips:

The Paper Bag Trick

If you want your fruits to ripen quickly in a natural manner, place them in a paper bag