calico cauliflower pasta salad

Ingredients

• SALAD:
• 5 cups chopped uncooked cauliflowerets, bite size pieces
• 1 cup cucumber slices
• 1 cup red onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in 1/2
• 1/2 cup sugar snap peas, cut in half, or 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked pasta , elbow or bowtie or wagon wheel
• 1/2 to 1 cups cooked shrimp, cubed cooked ham, bacon or tuna may be added if desired
• DRESSING:
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dry dill weed
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup mayonnaise, optional- use if adding the meat or seafood
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper