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Fast and Fresh Pasta Salad

Cultural Context

Pasta salad is a popular dish in Italian cuisine, often enjoyed as a light meal or side dish. It is versatile and can be customized with various ingredients based on seasonal availability or personal preference. This dish is particularly favored during warm weather, making it a great option for picnics and barbecues.

ItalianITside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
500g rotini pasta
canola oil
white balsamic vinegar
honey
salt
pepper
garlic powder
oregano
frozen green peas
can of corn
navy beans
bell peppers
romaine lettuce
cherry tomatoes
fresh basil
feta cheese

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole grain pasta is more nutritious.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier; vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

1

Make honey balsamic dressing by microwaving honey to make it liquid.

2

Add canola oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano to a bowl and whisk together.

3

Set the dressing aside.

4

Cook 500g rotini pasta noodles until slightly less than al dente.

5

Microwave frozen green peas to thaw them out.

6

Drain a can of corn and add it to the pasta.

7

Add a can of navy beans to the pasta.

8

Chop and add bell peppers and romaine lettuce to the pasta.

9

Add a handful of raw cherry tomatoes to the pasta.

10

Roughly chop fresh basil and add it to the pasta.

11

Mix the dry ingredients together before adding the dressing.

12

Add feta cheese to the pasta mixture.

13

Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine.

14

Serve on a big platter and optionally drizzle with balsamic vinegar or squeeze lemon juice on top.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

microwavemixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Pasta SaladQuick Pasta Salad
Local Name: Insalata di Pasta Fresca

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