Title: Garden Fresh Pasta Salad
Categories: Pasta Salad Lowcal
Yield: 8 Servings

8	oz	Uncooked pasta twists
2	c	Broccoli florets
1/2	c	Light mayonnaise
2	tb	White wine vinegar
1	cl	Garlic, minced
1	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Pepper
2		Tomatoes,chopped
1		Yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/4	c	Slice green onions
2	tb	Chopped parsley
1	tb	Chopped fresh basil, OR 1 ts.dried basil leaves
		Lettuce leaves
1/4	c	Grated parmesan cheese
		Cherry tomatoes, optional
		Cucumber slices, optional

1. Cook pasta twists according to package directions. About 5 minutes before pasta is doen, add broccoli florets and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain well. 2. In large bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well. Add pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, bell pepper, green onions, parsley and basil; toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours,or until chilled. 3. To serve, line platter or individual plates with lettuce leaves; spoon pasta salad on top and sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.

Per serving: 185cal, 6g pro, 28g car, 6g fat, 29% cal from fat, 6mg chol, 412 mg sod.

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