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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This main-dish pasta salad is the start of an easy menu. Just add a cup of melon and commercial Italian bread. Ingredients:
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato |
1/4 cup hot water |
4 ounces tricolor rotini (corkscrew) pasta, uncooked |
3/4 cup (3 ounces) cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese |
1/2 cup sliced zucchini |
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons commercial oil-free italian dressing |
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Combine tomato and water in a small bowl; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain well. Chop tomato, and set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; rinse with cold water, and drain. Combine tomato, pasta, cheese, and zucchini, tossing gently.
3. Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients, stirring well with a wire whisk. Add vinegar mixture to pasta mixture, and toss gently. Cover and chill 1 hour. Toss gently before serving.
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