Balsamic Pasta Salad

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 5
 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large garlic clove -- minced
1/2 cup small broccoli flowerets
1/2 cup cauliflower
1/2 cup julienned carrots
1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper
4 cups cooked bow-tie pasta -- cooked
2 tablespoons fresh basil -- thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated asiago cheese -- (1 oz)
 

Preparation:

Combine vinegar, water, oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Set aside. Drop broccoli, cauliflower and carrot into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 30 seconds. Drain. Pour cold water over vegetables; drain. Combine drained vegetables, bell pepper, pasta, basil and cheese in a large bowl. Add vinegar mixture, and toss gently. Cover and chill. Source: Cooking Light magazine, May, 1994.