Pasta Salad with Poppy seed dressing

By PatN

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 1 pkg (16 oz.) bow tie or small tube pasta
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 c. broccoli florets
• 1 c. sliced carrots
• 1 c. diced cucumber
• 1 c. halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 c. chopped green onions
• 1/2 c. cider vinegar
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 green onion chopped
• 1/2 tsp. mustard
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse with water and drain.
In a large bowl, add cheese, broccoli, cucumber, tomatoes and onions. In a blender, mix vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, mustard and salt: gradually add oil mixing until smooth. Add poppy seeds. Pour over salad and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. YIELD: 16-18 servings