Categories: lamb,Lemon,Onion,Pasta,Tasty Soup,Tomato

Pasta salad with tahini dressing

September 1st, 2010
    Ingredients
  • 1 x 200g ctn country-style reduced-fat natural yoghurt (Attiki brand)
  • 2 tbs water
  • 1 tbs tahini
  • 1 tbs fresh lemon juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 250g penne pasta
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers, halved lengthways, thinly sliced diagonally
  • 1 x 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large avocado, halved, stone removed, peeled, thinly sliced crossways
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Spice-crusted lamb cutlets (see related recipe), to serve

Method
Combine the yoghurt, water, tahini and lemon juice in a small bowl. Taste and season to taste with pepper.
Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain. Refresh under cold running water. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add the cucumber, tomato, avocado, onion and yoghurt mixture, and gently toss to combine. Divide the pasta salad among serving bowls and serve with spice-crusted lamb cutlets.


via: tastysoup.info

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