Pasta salad

Ingredients
Uncooked spiral pasta…………………………….. 2 C
(or any other pasta of your choice)
Broccoli flowerets, steamed……………………… ½ C
Bell pepper, cut into (1-inch) strips……………. 1 C
Tomato, cut into (¾ -inch) cubes……………….. 1 C
Lettuce, torn into pieces…………………………… 1 ½ C
Lemon juice…………………………………………… 3 Tbsp
Honey………………………………………………….. 1 ½ Tbsp
Dried oregano……………………………………….. ¼ Tsp
Dried basil…………………………………………….. ¼ Tsp
Asafetida powder…………………………………… ½ Tsp
Ground black pepper……………………………… ½ Tsp
Salt………………………………………………………. 1 Tsp
Olive oil………………………………………………… ¼ C

Preparation
1) Cook the pasta in water according to the directions, and then drain it.
2) In a bowl, combine the cooked pasta, broccoli, bell pepper and
tomato.
3) Whisk the lemon juice, honey, oregano, basil, asafetida, black
pepper and salt. Stir in the olive oil.
4) Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Just before
serving add the lettuce and mix well.

Serves
4-5

By Anand Lila Devi Dasi