The Perfect Pasta Salad

1. 1

   Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.

2. 2

   Add the pasta and garlic, and simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, and drain.

3. 3

   Put the garlic to one side for the dressing.

4. 4

   Put the pasta in a bowl.

5. 5

   Cut the tomatoes, cucumber, into small pieces about a quarter the size of the pasta.

6. 6

   Roughly chop the basil and chives.

7. 7

   Place the tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, basil, and chives in the bowl with the pasta.

8. 8

   Using a fork mash the cooked garlic on a cutting board with a little salt, add to the pasta.

9. 9

   Add the oil, vinegar and seasoning.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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