1.

Cook the pasta as per instructions on the packet

2.

Drain and rinse in a colander with cold water and then drain again

3.

Cut Cherry Tomatoes in half and put into a salad bowl. Add cold pasta.

4.

Place the large tomatoes in boiling water for five minutes and drain

5.

Remove the skin of the tomato by peeling off. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and add to the pasta bowl.

6.

Wash the cucumber, peppers and spring onions well and dry well with kitchen paper.

7.

Cut into thin slices and add to the pasta bowl.

8.

Put oil and vinegar into a glass bottle that has a screw lid.

9.

Crush garlic and add to the bottle.

10.

Chop the basil leaves and add to the bottle.

11.

Now close the lid of the bottle and shake well.

12.

Pour the dressing on to the salad

13.

Allow to stand for at least 15 minutes preferably in the refrigerator.

14.

Add salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

Suggestion
Please refer to Tips for Cooking the Perfect Pasta in the Tiffin Box section.