Pasta Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion

Dressing

• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add cheese, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes an onions. In a blender, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, mustard and salt; gradually add oil, blending until smooth. Add poppy seeds. Pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.