Garden Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup uncooked spiral pasta
• 2 stalks celery chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup cucumber peeled & chopped
• 1 large tomato diced
• 1/2 cup green bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup grated cheese
• 4-5 lettuce leaves

For Dressing:

• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic minced
• salt to taste
• sugar to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder

Method:

• Combine all dressing ingredients in a small cup & mix it very well & keep aside
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until it is done. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
• Mix chopped  celery, cucumber, green pepper, tomatoes, and sprouts together in large bowl.
• Combine cooled pasta and vegetables together in large bowl. Pour  dressing over mixture, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
• Chill for one hour & serve with lettuce leaves.