- 1 (16 ounce) package tricolor spiral pasta
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- DRESSING:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large serving bowl. Add the onion, tomato, cucumber, green pepper and parsley; set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the dressing ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.