Big Game Pasta Salad

 Michigan’s playing this week in the Big Ten Championship game.

This is perfect for your game watching party, a holiday get together or anytime

4 qt. water
1 package pasta shells (16 oz)
1/2 c. each: chopped bell pepper, chopped onions, chopped celery 
1/ 2 - 3/4 c.  mayo (to taste) 
1/8 c. cocktail olives (sliced)
1/4 tsp. each: black pepper, salt, granulated garlic


Bring water to boil in a pot, add some of the salt, and carefully add pasta.

Cook pasta according to directions on package.

While pasta is cooking, peel, rinse, chop onions.

When pasta is done, carefully drain water from pasta and rinse pasta with cold water through strainer if desired.

Rinse, seed, chop peppers.

Rinse, cut ends from, chop celery.

Chop olives.

In a large serving bowl combine: drained pasta, remaining ingredients and mayo.

Toss well to coat.

Place in refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.

Serves 4 - 6.