CALIFORNIA SPAGHETTI SALAD

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 lb spaghetti, cooked and drained
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 zucchini, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 can sliced black olives, drained

For the dressing:

• 1 bottle Italian dressing
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

PREPARATION :

1. Cook spaghetti according to directions on package, and drain and rinse in cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine zucchini, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, onion, and black olives.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, sesame seeds, parmesan cheese, paprika, celery seed, and garlic powder.
4. Add cooked spaghetti to vegetables and olives, then add dressing and toss together thoroughly.
5. Cover and set in refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours. Serve chilled and enjoy!