Here is another recipe that can incorporate all the wonderful produce available at this time of year. Be creative and add any vegetables you like in this type of salad.

Ingredients

12 oz mini brown rice or whole wheat shell pasta
2 celery stalks, finely diced
3 scallions finely diced
1 small green bell pepper finely diced
1 small cucumber, peeled and seeded, finely diced
1 tomato seeded and finely diced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley for garnish

Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch black pepper and salt

Directions

Make the dressing by combining the ingredients in a large serving bowl and set aside in the refrigerator while you cook the macaroni.

Cook the pasta al dente in boiling salted water, drain and add the pasta to the dressing while the pasta is warm. Let rest 10 minutes.

Add the chopped vegetables and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cover the salad and chill for several hours. Garnish with minced parsley before serving.

Posted by Jovina Coughlin in Pasta, Salad, Salad Dressing, Vegetables Tags: summer pasta salad