Tangy Balsamic Pasta Salad

Things you need:

(serves 6)

• 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 large clove Garlic, 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

Method:

1. Combine vinegar, water, oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Set aside.
2. 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.
3. Add vinegar mixture, and toss gently. Cover and chill.

Health Information:
Calories: 199 (15% from fat); Protein: 7.7 g; Fat: 3.4 g (sat: 1.1 g; mono: 1.4 g; poly: 0.5 g); Carbohydrate: 34.3 g; Fiber: 2.9 g; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Iron: 2 mg; Sodium: 203 mg; Calcium: 81 mg.

Awesome healthy pasta salad recipe that I found at Cd Kitchen.