Recipe: Bow Tie Pasta Salad

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

16 oz. uncooked bow ties, rotini, ziti or other shaped pasta
1 (16 oz.) bag frozen mixed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots
1 C. Italian, creamy Italian or favorite dressing
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1 C. pitted ripe olives, halved

Cook pasta and vegetables according to package directions; drain. Combine pasta and vegetables with remaining ingredients in large bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve. For variety, add sliced salami, cheese cubes, cooked chicken, turkey or cooked seafood to the salad. Makes 8 side-dish servings.