Confetti Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. (8 oz. each) macaroni (shell or twirls), uncooked
1/4 c. Italian dressing or 3/4 c. mayonnaise salad dressing
1/2 c. carrots, thinly sliced
1 c. fresh, raw cauliflower, chopped
1/4 c. celery, finely chopped
1/4 c. green pepper, finely chopped
1/4 c. radishes, thinly sliced
1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
parsley (optional)
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Cool; rinse with cold water to cool quickly.
Combine Italian dressing, mayonnaise, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Blend well. Add cooled macaroni, cauliflower, celery, green pepper, radishes, carrots, tomatoes and parsley to the mayonnaise mixture.
Toss lightly until pasta and vegetables are evenly coated.
Chill for 8 to 10 hours to enjoy.