Coleslaw with a Twist

Ingredients

• 4 ounces rotini pasta uncooked (corkscrew)
• 1 cup cabbage shredded green finely
• 1 cup cabbage shredded red finely
• 1 cup apples red all-purpose unpeeled chopped
• 1 cup jicama peeled chopped
• 0.3 cup sugar 
• 0.3 cup water 
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
• 0.5 teaspoon mustard seeds 
• 0.1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• plastic wrap
• microwave
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; rinse and drain.
2. Place pasta, cabbages, apple and jicama in large bowl.
3. Mix sugar, water and vinegar in 1-cup microwavable measure. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one side to vent. Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes or until boiling; stir. Microwave uncovered 30 seconds longer. Stir in mustard seed and salt.
4. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss.
5. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
6. Serve with slotted spoon.