Ingredients
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250 g pasta (such as spiral shaped ones, rigatoni or other short varieties)
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200 g peas (either frozen and prepared or canned)
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200 g carrots, chopped
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2 tomatoes, diced
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3 gherkins, diced
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250 g yoghurt (creamy works really well, but low-fat is ok, too)
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1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon fresh dill weed
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon prepared mustard
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1 medium apple, diced
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Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Make sure to splash it with cold water after draining it, so that the cooking process stops and your pasta wont get soggy.
- To make the salad:.
- Combine all the veggies and mix with the pasta in a big serving bowl.
- For the dressing:.
- Mix all ingredients and stir until well blended. Season to taste.
- Pour over pasta and veggies and toss to coat.
- Allow flavours to blend some hours prior to serving (you dont have to do this, but it intenisfies the flavours).
- Serve sprinkeld with some fresh herbs and some nice crusty bread.