Holiday Vegetable Toss

Ingredients

 * 1 c. shell macaroni
 * 1/4 c. chopped green onion
 * 1 c. Broccoli flowerets
 * 1 tomato, seeded, chopped
 * 1/2 c. Cauliflower flowerets
 * 1 c. sunflower seeds (optional)
 * 1/2 c. sliced Mushrooms
 * 1/3 c. Italian Salad dressing
 * 1/2 c. shredded carrots
 * 1 med. avocado, peeled, sliced
 * 1/2 c. sliced pitted ripe olives
 * 4-6 artichoke hearts cooked and drained

Directions

 * 1) Cook macaroni; drain; rinse with cold water; and drain well again.
 * 2) In a large bowl combine all ingredients except for the avocado, tomato, and sunflower seeds.
 * 3) Toss with Italian dressing. Cover and chill several hours.
 * 4) At serving time, toss vegetable mixture with avocado, tomato and sunflower seeds.