Summer Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb tri-colored pasta (i've used shells or spiral shaped)
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped red pepper
1 cup asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup pitted and chopped kalamata olive
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cubed marinated mozzarella cheese (optional)
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tbsp mayonnaise
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper

Directions:

Blanch broccoli and asparagus in boiling salted water, and plunge into ice bath to stop cooking.
Cook pasta until al dente.
Rinse with cold water and drain.
Toss pasta with chopped vegetables.
Mix first 5 ingredients of dressing, and slowly whisk in oil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss dressing with pasta and vegetables.
Chill until ready to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	336.06 Kcal (1407 kJ)
Calories from fat	160.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.8g	27%
Cholesterol	4.29mg	1%
Sodium	182.08mg	8%
Potassium	91.48mg	2%
Total Carbs	37.7g	13%
Sugars	9.72g	39%
Dietary Fiber	3.14g	13%
Protein	7.79g	16%
Vitamin C	23.9mg	40%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	90.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	280.2 Kcal (1173 kJ)
Calories from fat	133.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.84g	27%
Cholesterol	3.57mg	1%
Sodium	151.81mg	8%
Potassium	76.27mg	2%
Total Carbs	31.43g	13%
Sugars	8.1g	39%
Dietary Fiber	2.61g	13%
Protein	6.49g	16%
Vitamin C	20mg	40%
Iron	1.5mg	10%
Calcium	75.1mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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