Pasta Salad With Creamy Herb Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    Dressing
    1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprig, finely choppped
    1/4 cup packed fresh basil, finely chopped
    2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
    1 1/2 cups milk
    3/4 cup light mayonnaise
    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    1/4 cup cider vinegar
    Salad
    12 ounces fusilli (about 4 cups dry)
    1 green pepper, chopped
    1 red pepper, chopped
    1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
    1 cup grated carrot
    1 green onion, chopped
Preparation
    To make dressing: Combine milk, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring until smooth. Stir in finely chopped herbs. Gradually whisk in vinegar. Let stand for 10 minutes or until pasta is ready.
    To make salad: In large pot of boiling water, cook fusilli according to package. Drain pasta and rinse under running cold water until cool. In large bowl, combine pasta, veggies and dressing. Toss to coat and sprinkle with green onions. Allow to cool in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

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