Pasta Salad

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 12 oz whole wheat rotini
• 1 1/2 heads broccoli, chopped
• 3/4 pint grape tomatoes
• 15 oz can black beans
• 3 oz vegan soy blue, asiago, or feta "cheese" crumbles
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Directions:

1. Cook, drain, and cool pasta.

2. Steam broccoli until slightly soft, about 7-10 minutes, cool.

3. Combine all ingredients in a large serving bowl, ad chill at least one hour.

Serves: 5

Preparation time: 30 minutes