Cold Pasta Salad by Zarnak Sidhwa

Ingredients:

• Pasta 2 cups
• Cucumber 1
• Small onion 1
• Tomatoes 2
• Black olives 1/4 cup
• Salad dressing 1 cup
  

Method:

1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. Once the water is boiling, stir in the paste and return to a boil.
3. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the paste has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
4. Drain and cool by running cold water over the pasta in a colander set in the sink.
5. Combine cooked and cooled paste with the cucumber, onion, tomatoes and olives in a large bowl.
6. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and stir to combine.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.