This recipe will make enough for a crowd! If you’re cooking for just yourself, halve the ingredients and save the leftovers for quick lunches and snacks.

1-16 ounce box tri-colored fusilli pasta (or other favorite pasta)
1 cup chopped broccoli
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and slices
¾ cup Italian dressing

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
2. While the pasta is cooking, place broccoli, carrots, onions, and red peppers in a microwave safe bowl. Cook in microwave on high for 3 minutes.
3. Combine the cooked vegetables and cucumbers with the pasta. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad when ready to serve. Toss to coat.

Makes 10 servings.

Tags: pasta, vegan, vegetarian, Wescipes