Italian Pasta Salad
["1 pkg. rotini", "1 pkg. frozen broccoli cuts or 1 pkg. frozen California blend", "1 can artichoke hearts, cut and drained", "1 can ripe olives", "1/2 c. shredded cheese (optional)", "1 small onion, 1/2 thin slices (optional)", "Italian dressing or your favorite to taste"]
["Cook noodles and chill.", "Cook vegetables, slightly crunchy and chill.", "Marinate artichokes overnight or use commercially marinated ones.", "Cut olives in 1/2.", "Mix all ingredients."]
["rotini", "frozen broccoli cuts", "hearts", "olives", "shredded cheese", "onion", "Italian dressing"]