Balsamic Pasta Salad
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 5
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  cup           balsamic vinegar
   3      tablespoons   water
   1 1/2  teaspoons     olive oil
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   1      large         garlic clove -- minced
     1/2  cup           small broccoli flowerets
     1/2  cup           small cauliflower flowerets
     1/2  cup           julienned carrots
     1/2  cup           julienned red bell pepper
   4      cups          cooked bow-tie pasta -- cooked
                        without salt or fat
   2      tablespoons   fresh basil -- thinly sliced
     1/4  cup           grated asiago cheese -- (1 oz)
 

Preparation:

Combine vinegar, water, oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Set aside. Drop broccoli, cauliflower and carrot into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 30 seconds. Drain. Pour cold water over vegetables; drain. Combine drained vegetables, bell pepper, pasta, basil and cheese in a large bowl. Add vinegar mixture, and toss gently. Cover and chill. Source: Cooking Light magazine, May, 1994.