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Macaroni Salad with Basil Dressing

Cultural Context

Macaroni salad is a classic American side dish, often served at picnics and barbecues. This version incorporates a fresh basil dressing, adding a vibrant twist to the traditional recipe. The dish celebrates the use of seasonal vegetables and herbs, making it a refreshing choice for warm weather gatherings. Today, variations are popular worldwide, with many incorporating different dressings and vegetables.

AmericanUSside
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
5 hard-boiled eggs
sherry tomatoes
1 medium cucumber
turkey sausage
half bag of pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
80 ml olive oil
black pepper

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor, while pecorino is often less expensive.

1

Parboil 5 eggs in cold water to make peeling easier.

2

Cut sherry tomatoes in half and set aside.

3

Cut onion into julienne strips.

4

Cut 1 medium cucumber into smaller pieces and set aside.

5

Cut turkey sausage into round pieces and then in half.

6

Boil water and add half a bag of pasta, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and a quarter teaspoon of salt; cook for 30 minutes.

7

Run cold water over the cooked pasta in a sieve to prevent sticking.

8

Warm turkey sausage in the microwave for 2 minutes.

9

Mix the pasta with the cut vegetables and add 80 ml of olive oil and black pepper; combine gently.

10

Transfer the salad to a bowl and refrigerate.

Cooking Techniques

mixingblendingboiling

Equipment Needed

sievemicrowavemixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Basil Macaroni SaladPasta Salad with Basil Dressing

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