Veggie Pasta Salad

Essential Everyday

1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke heart quarters, drained

1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained

1 pint grape tomatoes

1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped

1 cup chopped red onion

½ red bell pepper, chopped

½ yellow bell pepper, chopped

¾ cup Italian dressing

So much veggie happiness here!

Prepare pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain.

In large bowl, combine cooled pasta, artichoke hearts, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and peppers; toss with dressing.

Choose a good Italian dressing for this - or make your own!

Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.

It's certainly aesthetically pleasing!

My Rating: 4/5 "Loved the variety of flavors here. Each vegetable brings its own kind of awesomeness to the overall appeal: the salty olives, the spicy peppers, the cool cucumbers. I'd make sure you get a robust dressing for this so you can maximize it's full flavor potential!"