12 ounces rotini, rainbow
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 cup fresh broccoli, flowerets
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces Italian salad dressing, bottled
1 cup black olives, pitted & sliced
8 ounces pepperoni slices

Bring 4 quarts of water to a rapid boil. (2 teaspoons of salt can be added, optional.) Add rotini. Return water to rapid boil; cook uncovered, stirring frequently, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse in cold water. Combine with remaining ingredients. Cover and chill. Toss salad before serving.

6 to 8 servings.

Note: May substitute green onions for the onions and a 4 oz. can of mushroom slices for the fresh mushrooms.

Serving Size: 8