Ingredients

  • 8 ounces flat egg noodles or 8 ounces fusilli
  • 4 ounces mange-touts peas or 4 ounces green beans
  • 1/2 cauliflower, in small pieces
  • 6 ounces carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 to taste yellow sweet peppers or to taste green sweet pepper, chopped
  • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Dressing
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons corn oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • salt & pepper, freshly ground

Method

  • 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.