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Pasta Salad with Sweet Peppers and Dill
8oz. flat egg noodles or fusilli 4 oz. mangetout or green beans 1/2 cauliflower, in small pieces 6 oz. carrots, thinly sliced 2 sweet peppers (red, yellow, green, or combination chopped) 2 spring onions, chopped 4 Tbsp chopped fresh dill Dressing 2 garlic cloves, chopped 5 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 5 Tbsp corn oil 3 Tbsp water Salt and freshly ground pepper
In large saucepan of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente (tender but firm-start tasting 2 minutes for fresh pasta, 5 minutes for dry); drain, rinse under cold running water and drain again. Blanch mangetout or green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold running water and drain again. Cut diagonally into 2 inch/5 cm lengths. In large bowl, combine cauliflower, carrots, peppers, spring onions, dill, mangetout and pasta; toss to mix. Dressing: in food processor or bowl, combine garlic, vinegar and sugar; mix well. While whistling or processing, gradually add oil and water; mix well. Pour over salad and toss to mix. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 10 servings.
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