Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 18 servings.
This pasta salad is frequently requested at family get-togethers. The poppy seed dressing is also delicious in coleslaw or with a tossed salad.
Ingredients
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1 package (16 ounces) bow tie or small tube pasta
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 cups broccoli florets
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1 cup sliced carrots
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1 cup diced cucumber
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1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
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1/2 cup chopped green onions
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DRESSING:
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1/2 cup cider vinegar
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 green onion, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup vegetable oil
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4 teaspoons poppy seeds
Directions
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1.
Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add cheese, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes and onions. In a blender, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, mustard and salt; gradually add oil, blending until smooth. Add poppy seeds. Pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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