Pasta Salad

Ingredients

250 grams Penne pasta, or spiral pasta
0.5 part(s) Cucumber, diced
0.5 part(s) Red onion, finely sliced
1 part(s) bunch Asparagus, or snow peas, blanched and sliced
0.25 cup(s) Sesame seeds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds (optional) - See more at: http://foodhub.co.nz/recipe/10060/Pasta-salad/#sthash.lRb0SFLZ.dpuf
1 part(s) bunch Fresh mint, shredded

Sauce
0.5 cup(s) Mayonnaise, thick
1 part(s) Lemon, or 2 lime, juice and zest
1 Garlic cloves, small, finely chopped
0.5 teaspoon(s) Wholegrain mustard


Directions

• Cook the pasta according to directions on the packet, then drain and cool.
• In a large bowl, combine diced vegetables, toasted seeds (if using) and mint. 
• Toss with the cooled pasta.
• In a jar, combine the mayonnaise, juice and zest, garlic, mustard and season. 
• Toss through the pasta and veges. Chill until required.
• Cook the pasta according to directions on the packet, then drain and cool.
• In a large bowl, combine diced vegetables, toasted seeds (if using) and mint. 
• Toss with the cooled pasta.
• In a jar, combine the mayonnaise, juice and zest, garlic, mustard and season. 
• Toss through the pasta and veges. Chill until required.

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