Farfalle Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing

Description

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

• Serves 4.

Ingredients

Dressing

• juice of 2 medium lemons
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tablespoon safflower oil
• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or ¼ teaspoon dried
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Salad

• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 large tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 pound whole grain farfalle pasta, cooked, drained, rinsed, and cooled

Directions

1. Make the dressing by combining the lemon juice, garlic and oil in a small bowl.
2. Add the mint, oregano and black pepper; mix thoroughly.
3. Set aside.
4. Combine the vegetables and farfalle in a large serving bowl.
5. Add the dressing, mix well and serve.