Pasta Salad I

Yummy vegetable pasta salad featuring fresh vegetables and a light dressing. This salad is great served with bar-b-q chicken or burgers and garlic toast. If I'm serving this salad to seniors, I usually par-boil the vegetables in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, just until tender.

• Calories: 472 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
• ½ cup thinly sliced carrots
• ½ cup chopped mushrooms
• ¾ cup light mayonnaise
• ¾ cup broccoli florets
• ½ cup red onion, sliced
• 3 cups fusilli pasta
• ¾ cup cauliflower florets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water.

Step 2

Place pasta in a large serving bowl add the all the vegetables and toss to combine.

Step 3

Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar together, whisk until smooth. Pour over salad and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.