Garden Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 4 quarts water
• 1 (10-12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 cup chopped cauliflower
• 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 (2-ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained
• ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• ¾-1 cup oil-free Italian dressing
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring the water to a boil and add the pasta. Return to boil and cook, uncovered, for 6 minutes. Rinse under cool water and set aside.
2. Place the broccoli, cauliflower, and snow peas in a steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for 4-5 minutes, until tender-crisp.
3. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to mix well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

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