Meatless

Pasta Veggie Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
  • 2 small tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 c. sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup each: chopped celery, red pepper, zucchini and carrots, asparagus
  • 1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese

Dressing

  • 1-1/2 Tbls. good balsamic vinegar (18 yr or older)
  • 1 Tbls. minced fresh basil or 1 t. dried
  • 1 Tbls. olive oil
  • 1/2 Tbls. sugar
  • 1/2 Tbls. minced fresh oregano or 1/2 t. dried
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 t. salt and 1/4 t. pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, basil, oil, sugar, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix with a wire whisk and add vegetables and pasta.

Add parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.