Green Vegetable and Pasta Salad Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 250 g / 8 oz dried green pasta spirals
 Olive oil1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 210 g / 7 oz green peas
 125 g / 4 oz green beans, halved
 150 g / 5 oz broccoli flowerets
 2 small zucchini, sliced diagonally
 Almonds2 Tablespoon
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon, squeezed
 French mustard1 Teaspoon
 Tarragon2 Teaspoon, chopped

Directions

1. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender, drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Place pasta in large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon oil, toss well.
2. Bring large pan of water to the boil. Add vegetables, cook for 30 seconds, drain. Rinse under cold water, drain again. Add to pasta.
3. Place almonds on oven tray, toast in moderate oven for 5 minutes, cool.
4. Combine remaining oil, lemon juice, mustard and tarragon, add to salad along with almonds. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
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