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Curly Pasta Salad
By Mary McDougall, M.D.,
Dr.
McDougall's Health and Medical Center
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 2 mins
Total time: 2 hours, 15 mins
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz. package rainbow rotini
- 1 16 ounce package frozen chopped broccoli and cauliflower, thawed
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 2 oz.jar chopped pimientos
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 cup oil-free dijon dressing
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- dash of Tabasco, optional
Instructions
- Bring 4 quarts water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain. Rinse under cool water and set aside.
- Thaw frozen vegetables by running under cold running water until completely thawed.
- Place pasta in a large bowl. Add all the vegetables.
- Mix Dijon dressing and soy sauce and pour.
- Toss to mix well. Season with black pepper and Tabasco.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
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