Simple Pasta Salad

With the leftover homemade Thousand Island Dressing in my fridge, I've decided to make another pasta salad for my lunch, using whatever available ingredients in my pantry.

Ingredients: (serves 1)

One portion pasta

Half red capsicum (sliced)

1 Chinese Leek (use the white part only and cubed)

1 tbsp. pitted green olives (halved horizontally)

1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter

Thousand Island Dressing

Sliced cucumbers (for garnishing)

Dried parsley (for garnish)

Methods:

1. In a heated pot with water, boil the pasta with some salt added until al dente or according to your preferred texture.  Dish with a slotted spatula, place into a medium bowl and set aside.
2. In a heated pan, add butter; once the butter is almost melted add capsicum and leeks.  Stir fry until the vege are cooked, remove into the bowl with the pasta.  
3. Add green olives and dressing; stir to mix evenly; remove the pasta salad onto a serving dish; garnish with dried parsley; with sliced cucumbers on the side; and extra Thousand Island Dressing.
4. My lunch is served!