Summer Cookout Pasta Salad Recipe - Glen And Friends Cooking

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits, while white vinegar is usually cheaper.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients, and dried herbs are often less expensive.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Make the dressing by emulsifying all of the ingredients in a blender jug or with a stick blender.

Cook the pasta to 'al dente'.

While the pasta cooks, prep the veg and place into a large bowl.

If you want to soften the onion flavor, add it to the pasta for the last minute of cooking.

Drain the pasta, and add to the bowl with the vegetables.

Pour over the dressing and toss to coat.

Place in the fridge for an hour or two before serving.

When ready to serve, add the tomatoes, bocconcini, and parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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