– gluten free Rotini noodles – grape tomatoes – chopped broccoli florets – shredded carrots – cucumber – white onion – crumbled goat cheese – ground black pepper – Italian Dressing
– Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
– Meanwhile remove the skins of the cucumber and slice lengthwise. Place two halves flat and slice again so you have 4 long slivers. Slice the slivers into small cucumber chunks. Rinse grape tomatoes and set a side. Peel carrots and then grate the carrots. Chop the broccoli into tiny pieces. Cut the onion into small dices. Put the vegetables in a small bowl and set aside.
– In a large bowl combine the cooled Rotini noodles, cucumber slices, grated carrots, grape tomatoes, broccoli, onion and goat cheese crumbles. Add 1 cup of Italian dressing. Combine well and garnish with freshly ground black pepper.