1 box whole-wheat pasta such as rotini, cooked and chilled
1 red bell pepper, washed and chopped
1 carrot, washed and shredded
½ small head cauliflower, washed and cut into small pieces
1 cup baby spinach, washed (1/5 (12-ounce) bag baby spinach)
¼ head purple cabbage, washed and shredded (about ¼ of a head)
3 Tablespoons reduced-fat Italian dressing (or 2 Tablespoons oil and 1 Tablespoon vinegar)
2 Tablespoons part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)