Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is creamy and chilled version of pasta with lots of vegetables. It is easy and quick to prepare with easily available ingredients.
Ingredients
For Dressing
- Curd - 2 Tbsp
- Mayonnaise - 1 Tbsp
- Virgin Olive Oil - 1 Tsp
- Lime Juice - 1 Tsp
- Red Chilli Flakes - 1 Tsp
- Mixed Herbs - 2 Tsp
- Salt & Pepper
Other Ingredients
- Boiled Macaroni Pasta - 1 Cup
- Finely Chopped Onion - 2 Tbsp
- Bell Pepper - 2 Tbsp
- Capsicum - 2 Tbsp
- Carrot - 2 Tbsp
Instructions
Boiling Pasta
- In a pan add water, once it starts boiling, add salt and stir in.
- Add pasta of your choice and cook it for the time mentioned on the back of the packet.
- Make sure to keep it al dente and not overcook it.
- Strain excess water and pour cold water immediately.
- Coat lightly with oil if required.
- Allow pasta to cool before making the salad.
Dressing -
- In a mixing bowl, add yoghurt, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, red chilli flakes, lime juice and mixed herbs.
- Mix everything well and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl add boiled pasta, finely chopped vegetables and dressing.
- Mix everything well and serve chilled.
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Notes
• Pour cold water over pasta immediately after boiling.
• Do not mix onions if planning to serve later.
• Do not over boil pasta.
• Keep in an airtight container and refrigerate if not serving immediately.