Pasta Salad (gluten free or not)

Ingredients:

Mrs. Leepers Organic Brown Rice Pasta Twists

Lightly steamed fresh broccoli florets (you can leave this raw too)

Chopped fresh assorted veggies: Yellow Bell pepper, Tomato, Purple Cabbage, Red Onion, Shredded Carrot, Black Olives - get creative here, use up what's in that veggie drawer!

Sliced Bottled Roasted Red Bell Pepper

Kens Light Italian Dressing (or your own favorite)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Red Wine (optional)

Basil and Oregano (dried or minced fresh)

Garlic Powder

Freshly grated parmesan or asiago cheese

Cook the pasta to just Al Dente, drain, rinse in cold water too cool. Lightly steam the broccoli and rinse with cold water to cool. You can leave it raw if you prefer, but I like mine just lightly steamed.

In a large bowl, squeeze some dressing, add a drizzle of olive oil, about 1 Tbsp of red wine and some herbs (dried or fresh), add a sprinkle of garlic powder and stir in the pasta. Dump all your veggies in there and stir it gently.

Serve into bowls and grate just a little cheese on top. Enjoy! Go back and get a second bowl...enjoy again! :)