Patriotic Pasta

Ingredients

1 - Dressing

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon honey mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2- Salad

• 2 1/2 cups uncooked penne or 1 medium penne pasta
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil (or 1/4 tsp dried basil)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2  vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch strips
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; set aside.

2. 2

   Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl.

3. 3

   In a skillet, saute garlic and basil in oil until garlic is tender. Pour over pasta.

4. 4

   Add the cauliflower, tomatoes, green onions, red pepper, cheeses and dressing; toss to coat.

5. 5

   Cover and refrigerate until serving.