Primavera Pasta Salad
- 2 c. cooked tricolor rotelli, cooked without salt or fat
- 2 c. fresh broccoli florets
- 3/4 c. (4 oz.) cubed part-skim Mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 c. cucumber slices, peeled, seeded and halved (about 1 cuke)
- 3/4 c. red bell pepper, diced (about 1 medium)
- 1/2 c. purple onion, diced
- 6 small cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 Tbsp. green onion, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
- 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 c. white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. dried whole oregano
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl, tossing gently. Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a jar. Cover lightly and shake vigorously.
- Pour over pasta mixture.
- Toss well to coat.
- Let stand at room temperature one hour to blend flavors. Cover and chill one hour.
- Yields 6 servings.
salt, fresh broccoli florets, mozzarella cheese, cucumber, red bell pepper, purple onion, cherry tomatoes, green onion, fresh parsley, fresh basil, white wine vinegar, pepper, oregano, dry mustard, garlic
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=505999 (may not work)