Pasta Shells and Tomato Salad

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 12 - ounces large shell pasta, (6 cups cooked)
• 1 - can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 - can (2-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1/4 - cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 - cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 - cup yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 - cup carrots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 - cup Italian-style salad dressing
• 2 - Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large serving bowl, add tomatoes, olives, onions, green and yellow bell peppers, carrots. 
2. Mix, add salad dressing and toss to coat evenly. 
3. Sprinkle with cheese.

Picnicking & Tailgating

Cover the salad and keep chilled until you are ready to picnic or tailgate. Store additional dressing in a jar with a tight fitting lid to pass separately.

Place the chilled salad in a plastic container and place in your ice chest for storage until getting to the picnic.