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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
8 oz rotini pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 medium cucumber
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until hot.

2

Run cold water through the cooked pasta in a colander to cool it down and remove some gluten and starch.

3

In a mixing bowl, toss the cooled pasta with a little bit of mayonnaise to coat it.

4

Add chopped cucumber and chopped tomato to the pasta.

5

Season the mixture with salt and pepper.

6

Toss everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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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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