Linda's Broccoli Cheese Pasta Salad

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked
• 4  cups fresh broccoli, flowerets
• 4  ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil
•  lettuce leaf
•  cherry tomatoes, halves for garnish

• Mustard Vinaigrette

• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to pkg.
2. directions, and drain.
3. Rinse with cold water, and drain.
4. Cook broccoli in a small amount of boiling water 2-3 minutes or until slightly tender.
5. Drain.
6. Rinse with cold water, and drain.
7. Combine pasta, broccoli, mozzarella cheese, and herbs in a lg bowl and, toss with Mustard Vinaigrette, and serve on a lettuce-lined platter.
8. Mustard Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a jar, cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
9. Cover, and chill.