Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Salad

• 2/3 c seashell pasta
• 2/3 c chopped, cooked chicken meat
• 2 green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 2/3 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2/3 c sliced black olives
• 2/3 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 c and 3 tblsp Italian-style salad dressing
• 2 tblsp and 2 tsp sunflower seeds

Directions:

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, green onions, bell pepper, olives and cucumber.

Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Chill for 2 hours before serving; sprinkle with sunflower seeds if desired.

Make 4 servings