Shrimp Pasta Salad

• 1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta (the colorful vegetable pasta makes a nicer presentation)
• 2 lbs cooked peeled shrimp
• 1 (10 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
• 34 cup grated cheese (I prefer to use Italian style cheeses, such as the blended mozzarella, Parmesan, etc.)
• 1 cup prepared ranch dressing
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 12 cup red onion, choppedin large pieces
• 12 cup green onion, chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped in large pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, choppedin large pieces
• 1 (16 ounce) can black olives, drained
• salt
• pepper

1. Cook the pata according to package directions; drain well.
2. Mix the pasta, shrimp, vegetables and olives.
3. Mix the ranch dressing, the salt, pepper, and garlic powder together.
4. Gently blend into the pasta mixture.
5. Chill at least two hours before serving.

rotini pasta, shrimp, grated cheese, garlic, red onion, green onion, red bell peppers, green bell pepper, black olives, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-pasta-salad-368148 (may not work)