Whole-Wheat Pasta/Cheese Salad

Name: Whole-Wheat Pasta/Cheese Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: SOY/GINGER DRESSING:; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons minced green onions; SALAD:; 8 ounces whole wheat macaroni or spiral pasta; 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, cooked tender-crisp, drained; 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips; 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut in 1-1/2-inch x 1/4-inch strips

This dish is perfect for those times when you're in the mood for "something different". Serve it as a salad or as a main course.

Ingredients

SOY/GINGER DRESSING:
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced green onions
SALAD:
8 ounces whole wheat macaroni or spiral pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets, cooked tender-crisp, drained
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut in 1-1/2-inch x 1/4-inch strips

Directions

In a large salad bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic and pepper sauce. Whisk in oil and green onions; set aside.
Cook pasta in boiling water for 3-7 minutes; drain. In large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, red pepper and cheese. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate leftovers.