About:

Pasta salad with lemon yogurt dressing which is creamy and tangy replaces mayo-based dressing. With yogurt in this dressing, the salad is lighter and the flavours come through better; It is a healthy alternative to traditional salad dressings.

Enjoy this refreshing salad.

Serves: 2-3
Preparation time: 15mins
Cooking time: 20mins

Ingredients:

• Whole wheat pasta- 150gms
• Cherry tomatoes-1cup
• Chopped cucumber-1cup
• Chopped red onion-1num
• Crushed Walnuts – a handful
• Melon seeds – 2 tbsp

Dressing:

• Yogurt-1/2cup
• Rock salt-1/2tsp
• Honey-2tsp
• Lemon juice-2-3tsp
• Crushed pepper-to taste

Procedure:

• Cook pasta in generously salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, honey, Lemon juice, salt, crushed pepper mix well.
• Add tomatoes, cucumber, onions, Pasta toss well and place in a bowl/plate.
• Top it up with Walnuts and Melon seeds.

Serve cold

Note:

• For variation you can use zucchini, bell pepper or any veggies of your choice.