Ingredients

4

ounces uncooked long fusilli (corkscrew) pasta or spaghetti

1/4

small head green cabbage, finely shredded (1 cup)

1/4

small head red cabbage, finely shredded (1 cup)

1

unpeeled medium all-purpose red apple, chopped (1 cup)

1

cup chopped peeled jicama

1/4

cup sugar

1/4

cup water

2

tablespoons cider vinegar

1/2

teaspoon mustard seed

1/8

teaspoon salt

Preparation

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; rinse and drain.

Place pasta, cabbages, apple and jicama in large bowl.

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. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss.

Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. Serve with slotted spoon.