Garden Seafood Pasta Salad

meal type: Salad

technique: Boiled, Quick



1/2 pound fresh beans, snapped 1 (7-oz.) package Italian salad dressing mix 3 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil 3 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano 1 (12-oz.) package corkscrew pasta, cooked and drained 1 (8-oz.) package chunk-style surimi seafood 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoon sliced green onions

Place green beans in a large skillet, add enough water to cover bottom of pan. Bring to boil; cover and cook 2 minutes. Drain in colander; rinse with cold water. Set aside.Prepare salad dressing mix as directed on package. Add oregano and basil and set aside. In a large bowl, combine green beans, pasta and remaining ingredients. Add dressing and toss well. Cover and refrigerate.