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Patriotic Pasta Salad




Source of Recipe


Laurie Neverman


List of Ingredients




Dressing:
1/4 C. mayonnaise
1/4 C. sour cream
1/4 C. blue cheese
1-1/2 tsp. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white vinegar
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. honey mustard*
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Salad:
2-1/2 C. uncooked penne or medium tube pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 tsp. minced fresh basil or 1/4 tsp. dried basil
2 T. olive oil
1-1/2 C. cauliflowerets
1 C. cherry tomatoes, halved
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 C. chopped sweet red pepper
4-oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch strips
2 T. grated parmesan cheese


Recipe



In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; set aside.
Cook pasta according to directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Place in large bowl.
In a skillet, saute' garlic and basil in oil until garlic is tender. Pour over pasta. Add the cauliflower, tomatoes, green onions, red pepper, cheeses and dressing; toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Yield: 12-14 servings.

Note: As a substitute for honey mustard, combine 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard and 1/4 tsp. honey.