Pasta Salad with Peppers and Dill

 Metric  Ingredient  Imperial  
 875 ml   rotini noodles 3-1/2 cups
125 g snow peas 1/4 lb
750 ml cauliflower, in small pieces 3 cups
250 ml carrots, thinly sliced 1 cup
2  peppers, chopped (red, yellow and/or green)  2
2 green onions, chopped 2
50 ml fresh dill, chopped 1/4 cup
DRESSING
2 cloves garlic, minced 2
75 ml red wine vinegar 1/3 cup
15 ml sugar 1 tablespoon
75 ml corn oil 1/3 cup
40 ml water  3 tablespoons  
salt & pepper to taste

In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook pasta until tender but firm. Drain, rinse under cold running water and drain again.

Blanch snow peas in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold running water and drain again.

In large bowl, combine cauliflower, carrots, peppers, green onions, dill, peas and pasta; toss to mix.

Dressing:
In small bowl, combine garlic, vinegar and sugar; mixing well. While whisking, gradually add oil and water; mix well. Pour as much as required over salad and toss to mix. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 6

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