Pasta Salad a la Moz

Yesterday's song about food got me thinking about all the awesome meatless dishes I enjoy, and the few that I can actually make myself. Normally, I wouldn't do the recipes, but I tried something simple last night that turned out remarkably well and is worth a post. This should appeal to anyone who, like me, is an absolute novice in the kitchen and needs some kind of side dish for a potluck or summer barbecue. It also works well as a main dish; just pair it with some crusty bread and a big glass of iced tea. [[justin]]

Pasta Salad a la Moz
3 cups dry Fusilli
1/2 cup "mayo" (we used Vegennaise)
2 Tb brown mustard
1/2 cup edamame
1/2 cup kernel corn
1/4 cup celery
salt and pepper to taste

- Prepare the Fusilli as indicated on the box. Drain, rinse well with cool water, then drain again. Set the cooked pasta in the fridge to cool (an hour should do it).
- Prepare the edamame and corn in whatever way they need to be prepared - open the can, thaw on the stovetop or microwave, whatever. Chop the celery width-wise so you end up with pieces that look like little crescent moons. Add all three of those to the pasta, mix it up, and return to the fridge to continue cooling.
- When the pasta/veg mix is ready, add the mayo and mustard (and salt and pepper, if desired) and mix until coated evenly.
- Dish it out and get your grub on.