INGREDIENTS

  • 250g Sardinian fregola (a type of durum wheat pasta similar to couscous)
  • 250g ripe cherry tomatoes
  • A nice bunch of basil
  • 1 sprig of parsley
  • 2-3 mint leaves
  • 60g of roasted turkey slices (1.5% fat, packaged)
  • 1 boiled potato
  • Juice of half a lemon (or more, to taste)
  • 1/4 of a Tropea onion

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Boil the fregola for 10-15 minutes (it should remain al dente) and let it cool.
  • In the meantime, chop the basil, adding a little garlic if you like, and chop the roasted turkey slices.
  • Dice the boiled potatoes, and also chop the tomatoes and onion.
  • Combine everything in a bowl, mix well, and add a bit of pasta cooking water.

It can be served at room temperature or cold.

P.S.: You can prepare this salad with other types of short or long pasta or even rice in the same way.