Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Here is the catch up for yesterday!  A creamy pasta salad chock full o' veges!  This is a mild pasta sald that is pretty and colorful.  I would venture a guess this is very kid friendly.  You could zip up the flavor by using a stronger cheese like sharp cheddar and maybe add a tablespoon of dijon to the dressing.

Bow Tie Pasta Salad
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1 lb. bow tie pasta salad
kosher salt
1 c. frozen edamame, out of the shells
2 carrots, sliced
1 broccoli crown, cut in florets
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 c. grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 zucchini, cut into bite size pieces
3 T. olive oil
2 T. red wine vinegar
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. sugar
1 large garlic clove, minced
black pepper
3 scallions, sliced

Add the pasta to a large pot of boiling salted water.  Set timer for 3 minutes less than the package directions recommend.
When the timer goes off, add the edamame and carrots to the pot.  Cook 2 more minutes.

Add the broccoli.  Cook for the last minute.

Drain well and allow pasta and vegetables to cool.
In a small bowl whisk together the oil and vinegar.  Add the mayonnaise, sugar, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.  Whisk until smooth.

In a large mixing bowl combine the cooled pasta and vegetables, tomatoes, zucchini, onions and cheese.

Pour in dressing and toss to coat well.

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.