posted by marlaoh 07-03-103 7:12 AM
All American Pasta Salad
6 cups (16 ounces) uncooked rotini (twists), divided in 3 batches
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Red Food Color
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Blue Food Color
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
4 tablespoons McCormick® Salad Supreme Seasoning
5 cups assorted raw vegetables (tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, yellow squash, or red onions)
Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add Red Food Color and 1 cup of dry pasta. Cook according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking and drain well.
Repeat with 2 cups of fresh water, Blue Food Color and 1 cup pasta. Repeat with 8 cups of fresh water and remaining 4 cups pasta.
Place pasta in large salad bowl, add dressing and seasoning, and toss gently to coat.
Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Add vegetables to pasta and mix gently. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours