Thursday, November 10, 2011

Scrumptious Italian Pasta Salad

Yes I know we've been away from this blog for so long - but not without reason :D Here is a super easy recipe for a yummy dish I assembled up today! :)

Veggies chopped up and waiting

Homemade Italian dressing

Veggies you need:
Capsicum - 1 medium, finely chopped
Red onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
Cherry tomatoes [optional]
Olives 
Garlic [finely chopped or crushed] - 2 cloves
Cucumbers - 2 medium, finely chopped

For the dressing:

1/4th cup olive oil
3 tbsp vinegar
Salt
Mixed dried herbs or Oregano

Method:

Cook the penne pasta until tender and run it under cold water mixing with your fingers to make sure the starch is washed off. If any starch remains, then the pasta is sure to get sticky. 

Combine ingredients for the dressing and set aside. 

Toss the veggies with the pasta and pour dressing over it, coating it fully. Add a dollop of cream cheese or reduced-fat mayonnaise to get a creamy consistency.


The yummiest Pasta Salad ever ! :)




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