This pasta salad is nice and colorful, easy to make, and great for summer picnics or parties. The recipe was given to me by a dear friend many years ago, and I've been making it ever since!

Wondering what goes in pasta salad? These are the ingredients you’ll need:

• Pasta: This colorful, top-rated pasta salad starts with one pound of tri-colored spiral pasta. 
• Dressing: Use a bottle of store-bought Italian-style dressing or, if you want to go the extra mile, make your own at home.
• Seasoning mix: Salad seasoning mix lends tons of savory flavor. 
• Vegetables: You’ll need cherry tomatoes, three bell peppers (green, yellow, and red), and a can of black olives. 

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make pasta salad at home: 

1. Cook and drain the pasta. 
2. Whisk the dressing with the seasoning mix. 
3. Combine the pasta with the vegetables, then toss in the seasoned dressing.