Balsamic Pasta Salad

This is only 4 WW points.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 3  tablespoons water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 cup  small pieces broccoli
• 1⁄2 cup  small pieces cauliflower
• 1⁄2 cup  diced carrot, julienned
• 4  cups  cooked bow tie pasta
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄4 cup  grated asiago cheese

Directions

1. In a covered glass jar, combine vinegar, water, oil, salt, pepper and garlic.
2. Shake vigorously.
3. I usually place the ingredients right into my food processor to blend.
4. Set aside.
5. Heat water in a large saucepan, add broccoli, cauliflower and carrots.
6. Cook for 30 seconds; drain.
7. Pour cold water over vegetables to stop the cooking process; drain.
8. In a salad bowl, combine vegetables, bell pepper, pasta, basil and cheese.
9. Now blend in vinegar mixture; toss gently.
10. Cover and chill until serving.