Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4         ounces        uncooked long fusilli (corkscrew) pasta or spaghetti
1/4       small         head green cabbage, finely shredded (1 cup)
1/4       small         head red cabbage, finely shredded (1 cup)
1         medium        all-purpose red apple, unpeeled - chopped (1 cup)
1         cup           chopped peeled jicama
1/4       cup           sugar
1/4       cup           water
2         tablespoons   cider vinegar
1/2       teaspoon      mustard seed
1/8       teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; rinse and drain. 2. Place pasta, cabbages, apple, and jicama in large bowl. 3. Mix sugar, water and vinegar in 1-cup microwavable measure. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one side to vent. Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes or until boiling; stir. Microwave uncovered 30 seconds longer. Stir in mustard seed and salt. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss. 4. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. Serve with slotted spoon.