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PASTA SALAD

from Buddy Jewell and his wife Tene
Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb spaghetti (broken in half)
1 bottle Italian dressing (16 oz.)
1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
1 Tablespoon Sesame seeds
1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds
2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 Cayenne Pepper
1 medium Onion, diced
1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
1 carton Cherry Tomatoes, cut in halves
1 Zucchini, thinly sliced (optional)
 
Directions:


1.  Cook and drain spaghetti. Run cold water over spaghetti to cool it.  Set aside.

2.  In a large bowl mix the Italian dressing and spices, add the fresh vegetables, and then add spaghetti, tossing ingredients gently, but well. This can be served immediately, or chilled in the refrigerator.


***NOTE: You can be creative with this versatile recipe. You can add any fresh vegetables that you like, or you can delete any that you don't like.