Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 to 8 oz whole grain fusilli
  • 2 tomatoes (chopped small or 1+ cups of cherry tomatoes, sliced into halfs)
  • 1/2 small red onion (chopped small)
  • 1 cucumber (chopped small)
  • one bunch fresh parsley (finely chopped (1.5 to 2 cups))
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves (finely chopped)
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice or more
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instruction

  • Cook the fusilli according to instructions. Wash in cold water and add to a large bowl.
  • Wash the parsley really well. Chop up the tomatoes, onions, parsley and mint and add to the bowl. Toss well.
  • Add salt, pepper, lemon and olive oil, toss well. Chill the salad for atleast an hour (the flavors infuse and improve). Taste and adjust salt and lemon. Add a good pinch of cayenne if you desire. Add a clove of garlic minced and mix in.