Vegetable Radiatore Summer Salad

I purchased this vegetable radiatore from Trader Joe's. The ingredients are Organic Durum Wheat Semolina, Spinach, Beet, Red Bell Pepper and Paprika. This salad is great for gatherings or just to make and nibble on for a few days! (this is what we do) This is a keeper and one to share!  Make ahead of time to so the flavors can blend and to get cold in the refrigerator!

Vegetable Radiatore Summer Salad

3/4 c. apple cider vinegar
2/3 c. turbinado sugar or raw sugar
1 1/2 TBSP. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. extra fine sea salt (optional)
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 12-oz package vegetable radiatore
1/2 green bell pepper, seed and diced
2 TBSP. chopped green onion
1 cucumber, peeled, quartered, seeded & chopped (peeling optional)
1 roma tomato, chopped

-In a medium saucepan, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
-Bring to boil or until the sugar dissolves. Turn off heat and let cool.
-Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
-In a large container, add the pasta, veggies & vinegar mixture. Combine well.
-Cover & let set in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to get cold and flavors to blend.