Pasta Salad with Peppers and Dill

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Pasta Salad with Peppers and Dill

 

~~~Salad~~~

3-1/2 cups rotini (spiral) pasta

1/4 lb. snow peas

3 cups cauliflower, in small pieces

1 cup carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

2 bell peppers, chopped (red, yellow and/or green)

2 green onions, chopped

1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

 

In a large sauce pan 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~~~

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

1 TB sugar

1/3 cup corn oil

3 TB water

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

 

To make the 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.

 

Recipe from: Penny Erivn.