Sweet & Sour Pasta Salad

1 pkg. (16oz) tricolor spiral pasta

1 medium red onion, chopped

1 medium tomato, chopped

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped

1 medium green pepper, chopped

2 T. minced fresh parsley

Dressing:

1 & 1/2 cups sugar

1/2 cup vinegar

1 T. ground mustard

1 tsp. salt, optional

1 tsp. garlic powder

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain & rinse with cold water. Place in a large serving bowl. Add the onion, tomato, cucumber, green pepper & parsley; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the dressing ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour over salad & toss to coat. Cover & refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.