Farfallel Salad
with
Lemon Mint Dressing
Submitted by "Vprey"
This salad is perfect for a buffet table or as a main meal served with
fresh fruit and crusty Italian bread. Dried mint doesn't have much
flavor, so use fresh leaves.
INGREDIENTS:
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Dressing:
Juice of 2 medium lemons
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1 Tlbs safflower oil
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano, or 1/4 tsp. dried
1/4 tsp. 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 lb. whole grain Farfallel pasta (bow ties), cooked, drained, rinsed,
and cooled
DIRECTIONS
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1. Make the dressing by combining the lemon juice, garlic, and oil in a
small bowl. Add the mint, oregano, and black pepper, and mix thoroughly.
Set aside.
2. Combine the vegetables and Farfallel in a large serving bowl. Add the
dressing, mix well, and serve.
Serves 4.