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Pasta Salad

Cultural Context

Pasta salad is a versatile dish that originated in Italy and has become popular worldwide. It is often served as a side dish at gatherings, picnics, and barbecues due to its refreshing flavors and ease of preparation. The dish can be customized with various vegetables, proteins, and dressings, making it suitable for different dietary preferences.

ItalianITside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
250 grams pasta
1 tbsp salt
1/3 tbsp turmeric
150 grams chicken breast
20 grams butter
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/3 cup water
1/2 lime
1 tbsp salt (for corn)
corn
1 cucumber
carrots
2 stirred yogurt
6 tbsp mayonnaise
dried parsley powder

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole grain pasta is more nutritious.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

1

Add 250 grams of pasta to boiling water with 1 tbsp of salt and 1/3 tbsp of turmeric.

2

Check the pasta after 15 minutes to see if it is cooked.

3

Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.

4

Melt 20 grams of butter over low heat.

5

Add 1 tsp of thyme, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, 1/2 tsp of red pepper, and 1/2 tsp of garlic powder to the melted butter and stir over low heat.

6

Add 150 grams of chicken breast to the pan and stir over low heat.

7

Pour in 1/3 cup of water, close the lid, lower the flame, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

8

Squeeze in the juice of half a lime and add 1/2 tsp of salt.

9

Peel the corn and divide it into 3 parts, then add to boiling water with 1 tbsp of salt.

10

After 20 minutes, check if the corn is fully cooked and take it out.

11

Chop the cucumber and peel the carrots, then grate the carrots.

12

In a container, combine the grated carrots, chopped cucumber, corn, and the cooked pasta.

13

For the sauce, mix 2 stirred yogurt and 6 tbsp of mayonnaise with the juice of half a lime, removing the lemon core to avoid bitterness.

14

Add the cooked chicken breasts to the container with the vegetables and pasta.

15

Pour the prepared sauce into the container and stir well to combine everything.

16

Pour the salad into a serving container and sprinkle with mayonnaise and dried parsley powder.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

potpancontainermixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pasta Salad with VegetablesItalian Pasta Salad
Local Name: Insalata di Pasta

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