Title: Pasta salad (lf)
 Categories: Lf (<30%cff, Make-ahead, Quick & eas, Salads
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      4 c  Uncooked tri-colour rotini;
           -(12oz)
      1 c  Broccoli florets
    1/2 c  Carrots; matchsticks
      1 c  Red and green pepper;
           -chopped
    1/2 c  Mushrooms; thinly sliced

MMMMM--------------------------DRESSING-------------------------------
    1/4 c  Plus
      1 tb Red wine vinegar
    1/4 c  Apple juice
      3 tb Olive oil, lemon juice,
           -sugar
      2 ts Dijon mustard
      1    Clove garlic; minced
      1 ts Basil, oregano
    1/4 ts Red pepper flakes, salt,
           -pepper
      2 ts Parmesan cheese
 
  1.  Cook pasta, and drain. Rinse well with cold water and drain
  again, then transfer to large bowl.
  
  2.  In small dish with 1/4 cup water, microwave broccoli and carrots
  on high for 1-1/2 mins.  Drain and add to pasta with peppers and
  mushrooms.
  
  3.  In small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.  Pour over
  pasta and vegetables, stirring well to coat.  Cover and refrigerate
  for 4 hrs before serving (the longer the better).
  
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  Per serving:  238 calories, 6.6g fat (25% CFF)
      117 mg sodium, no cholesterol
  
  Contributor:  "Looneyspoons" J&G Podleski ("Rotini Riot")