The Ultimate Summer BBQ Feast! | Mariano's Cooking | S3E1

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey bacon offers a leaner option while salami is more affordable.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while parmesan is a budget-friendly alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while canola oil is often less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar is lower in sugar, and apple cider vinegar is budget-friendly.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add 8 ounces of pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.

Drain the pasta using a colander and rinse it under cold water to cool it down.

Chop 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1 bell pepper, and 1/2 red onion into bite-sized pieces.

Slice 1/2 cup of olives and 4 ounces of prosciutto into thin strips.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, olives, and prosciutto.

Crumble 4 ounces of feta cheese over the top of the salad mixture.

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Add 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves and mix lightly into the salad.

Let the salad sit for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

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