Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Now the weather is beginning to warm up, it is fun to make some light and lively dishes. This simple pasta salad can be cooked up in a jiffy. The tangy flavors make it perfect for a yummy supper after a good dig in the garden. Enjoy! Love Chef Mel x

Mediterranean Noodle Salad

Ingredients:

1 packet spiral noodles cooked

1 onion diced

1 cup cucumber washed and finely diced

1 block firm tofu diced

1/2 cup minced basil

Umeboshi vinegar

1 cup black olives cut in half

1-2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation:

Place the cucumber and tofu in a bowl and add about 2 tablespoons of umeboshi vinegar. Mix well and let marinate.

Place the onions, salt and oil in a skillet.

Sauté on a high flame for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Re-rinse the noodles and place them in a

serving bowl.

Add the tofu, cucumber, olives, and onions and mix together.

Season with umeboshi vinegar and mix through.

Let sit for about 5 minutes. Add more umeboshi vinegar if needed for a stronger taste.

Add the basil, toss through noodles and serve.

By the way you can find umeboshi vinegar at most natural food stores.