Picnic Rotini Salad on a Bed of Arugula

Creamy, comforting, and full of flavor, this cauliflower and broccoli cheese soup is a lighter twist on a classic. Blended cauliflower gives it a silky texture, while smoked paprika, lemon, and fresh herbs add a bright, savory finish.

Ingredients:

• 1 packet IP Rotini

• 2 cups arugula or baby mixed

green (you can use your favorite

lettuce blend)

• 1/4 cup cucumbers diced

• 1/4 cup raw zucchini cubed

• 1/2 cup of button mushrooms

• 1/4 cup green onion (or any onion

you like raw)

• 1/4 cup red bell pepper

• 1/4 cup sliced radishes

Dressing:

• 2 Tsp. olive oil

• Salt and pepper seasoning to taste

• 2 Tbps. white wine vinegar

• 1 Tsp. Dijon mustard

Directions:

1. Bring 2 cups of water (no salt or oil needed) and add IP

Rotini packet. Boil for 10 minutes.

2. Make dressing in a bowl large enough to mix your

salad in, by whisking together ingredients, set aside.

3. Dice and chop your vegetables.

4. Toss vegetables together with Rotini and dressing.

5. Place arugula (or any lettuce you like) on a beautiful

plate.

6. Top arugula with Rotini and vegetable salad and serve.

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