“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: Elegant Pasta Salad

For a delightfully refreshing salad this pasta dish is easy to make and tasty.
 
By Sharon Fox
 
8 ounces tri-colored pasta, any shape
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, from the deli
1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 lb. cheddar cheese, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed until barely tender
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
 
Cook and drain the pasta.
 
Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
 
Chill for a minimum of four hours.
 
Put in your prettiest clear glass bowl, and serve.
 
Makes 8 servings
 
Sharon Fox is the author of COMFORT FOOD FOR THE MIND, BODY, AND SOUL and she has a series of eBooks for Kindle. 
She’s also Food Editor for several online magazines and host of a new TV show based in Atlanta, GA “The Healthy Living Show”. For more information please visit her website:
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This was printed in the August 25, 2013 – September 7, 2013 Edition