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                                            Prep Time: 11 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 19 Minutes Servings: 12  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                     It was submitted by Erika Shupe of Mount Vernon, WA, who says:  Pasta salads are always well received at potlucks, but even if you're not serving a crowd, go ahead and make this anyway - the salad will keep in the refrigerator for a few days.  Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                8 ounces uncooked spiral shaped pasta  |  
                                                1 3/4 cups fresh broccoli florets  |  
                                                1 1/2 cups fresh cauliflower florets  |  
                                                8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed  |  
                                                1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained and halved  |  
                                                1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered  |  
                                                1/3 cup olive oil  |  
                                                1/4 cup white wine vinegar  |  
                                                1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard  |  
                                                1 garlic clove, minced  |  
                                                1 teaspoon dried basil  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Cook pasta according to package directions. 2. Drain and rinse in cold water. 3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, cauliflower, cheese, olives and tomatoes. 4. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. 5. Pour over salad and toss to coat. 6. Refrigerate until serving.                              | 
                         
                         
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