1 pkg. curly pasta, colored ones look festive
1 pkg. frozen peas, rinse and drain
3-4 carrots, slivered small
2-3 stalks celery, chopped fine
1 med. onion, chopped fine
1 can sliced black olives
1 sm. can water chestnuts, sliced
1 jar Zesty Italian dressing

Cook pasta according to directions and cool. In a large bowl mix pastas, peas, that have been rinsed and drained, carrots, celery, onion, black olives and water chestnuts. Pour Zesty Italian Dressing over the entire salad and refrigerate for at least an hour.