Summer Rotini Salad

This recipe is from Favorite Family Recipes, and great to take to a summer barbeque!

1 pkg. tri-colored Rotini pasta (cooked to al dente...rinse with cold water)

1/2 bottle Italian dressing, or to taste (the recommended dressing is Kraft Light Zesty Italian with extra-virgin olive oil, 16 oz.)

1 Tblsp. lemon pepper (or to taste)

1-2 avocados, diced

2 tomatoes, diced (or 1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained well OR sun-dried tomatoes)

2 small cans sliced olives

5 sticks of string cheese, cut into circles

1 jar quartered artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (NOT grated)

Other things you could add:

cooked chicken, seasoned and diced

chopped broccoli

green or red bell pepper

onion

mushrooms

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl until pasta is evenly coated in dressing. For best results, cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours before serving.