Sweet and Sour Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 1 hours,

Ingredients:

• 1 package (16 ounce) tricolor spiral pasta
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Preparation:

DRESSING:

• 1 1/2 c. sugar
  
• 1/2 c. vinegar
  
• 1 T. ground mustard
  
• 1 tsp. salt, optional
  
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
  

Cook pasta according to package directions: drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large serving bowl. Add the onion , tomato, cucumber, green pepper and parsley: set aside. In a saucepan, combine the dressing ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.
16 servings - Becca, forum member