*PASTA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

By stepjo7269

Taste of Home Country Extra

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie or small tube pasta
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 teaspoons poppy seeds
• Directions:
• ●Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain.
• ●Place in a large bowl; add cheese, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes and onions.
• ●In a blender, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, mustard and salt; gradually add oil, blending until smooth. Add poppy seeds.
• ●Pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour

Preparation

Step 1

255 calories/3/4 cup serving