GF Macaroni and Vegetable Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup gluten free macaroni
• 1/4 cup broccoli florets
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup frozen, defrosted peas
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or melted butter
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add the broccoli to the boiling water (along with the cooking pasta) during the last minute of cooking.

2. Drain the pasta and broccoli. Then toss together with the carrots, peas, and bell pepper. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter, sprinkle with cheese and then serve warm.