Fresh pasta salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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450 grams of thin spaghetti, broken in half
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3 medium tomatoes, diced
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1 large cucumber, halved, seeds removed, and diced
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3 small zucchinis, cut into cubes
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1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
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1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
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230 ml of Italian dressing
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2 tablespoons of shredded parmesan cheese
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1/4 teaspoon of celery seeds
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1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder
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1.5 teaspoons of poppy seeds
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1.5 teaspoons of sesame seeds
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1/2 teaspoon of paprika
# Instructions:
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Prepare the thin spaghetti following the packet directions. Drain, then rinse under cold water.
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In a big mixing bowl, toss together the cooked spaghetti, the diced tomatoes, zucchinis, cucumber, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper.
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In another bowl, combine the Italian dressing with parmesan, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, paprika, celery seeds, and garlic powder. Whisk until blended.
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Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything until it's evenly coated.
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Cover the bowl and chill the salad for about 2 hours so the flavors can really come together.
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If you like, sprinkle some fresh parsley on top before dishing it up.
# Notes:
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Letting the salad sit in the fridge gives the flavors more time to blend together.