Zesty pasta salad

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To get started with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can cook zesty pasta salad using 12 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

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The ingredients needed to make Zesty pasta salad:
  1. Prepare 1 packet penne pasta
  2. Get 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  3. Prepare 1 bunch watercress
  4. Take 1⁄4 cup spring onions (chopped)
  5. Get 1⁄2 cup vintage cheddar (grated)
  6. Make ready 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  7. Get 1⁄2 cup parsley
  8. Make ready 1 lime
  9. Get 2 cloves garlic
  10. Make ready 1 chilli
  11. Prepare 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  12. Make ready 1 teaspoon rock salt

Place them your dish to mix and serve. drain the pasta, and run them over cold water. Turn this Zesty Italian Pasta Salad into a main dish by adding slices of pepperoni and salami. Remember, don't overcook the pasta or the end result will be mushy. If you don't like olives but still want a savory-sour pop of flavor, use mild banana pepper rings instead.

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Instructions to make Zesty pasta salad:
  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until soft, drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a bowl combine the cooled pasta with the halved cherry tomatoes, vintage cheddar and watercress (pulled apart or chopped). Stir thorughly.
  3. In a food processor add your sun-dried tomatoes, the juice of one lime, one whole chilli, tablespoon of pepper, teaspoon of rock salt, coarsely chopped parsley and a dash of olive oil. Combine until it is of a smooth(almost creamy) consistency.
  4. If you're having trouble blending the dressing, add a tablespoon of water to aid in combining the ingredients.
  5. Once dressing is blended and to taste, pour over your pasta and stir through, ensuring all pasta is covered.
  6. Garnish with fresh watercress leaves and two wedges of lime.

Remember, don't overcook the pasta or the end result will be mushy. If you don't like olives but still want a savory-sour pop of flavor, use mild banana pepper rings instead. Use small, crunchy cucumbers if you can. Whisk (or shake) well to combine. Place all the vegetables, herbs, and olives in the salad bowl.

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