Refreshing and Sweet Cold Pasta Salad Recipe
Easy Homemade Cold Pasta Salad Recipe
A delightful cold pasta salad featuring tender pasta and crisp vegetables, perfect for awakening your appetite! This recipe offers a simple yet special summer meal you can easily make at home. The harmonious blend of a zesty dressing and vibrant colors will enrich your dining table.
Salad Vegetables- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 10 large lettuce leaves
- 1/4 small onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by preparing the salad vegetables. Take the yellow and red bell peppers, halve them, remove the seeds, and slice them into thin strips that aren’t too long. This will add beautiful color to your salad.
Step 2
Wash the fresh lettuce leaves thoroughly, pat them dry, and then slice them into strips similar in length to the bell peppers. They will provide a delightful crunch.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing. In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp whole grain mustard, 3 Tbsp vinegar, 4 Tbsp flavorful extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp sweet plum extract, and 1 Tbsp honey. Add a pinch of salt for taste. Finely mince 1/4 of a small onion and add it to the bowl. Whisk or stir all the ingredients together until you have a smooth, well-emulsified dressing.
Step 4
It’s time to cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, add 1 Tbsp of salt to the water. Salting the pasta water seasons the pasta from the inside out, making it more flavorful.
Step 5
Add the 70g of pasta to the boiling water. As soon as you add the pasta, stir it gently with chopsticks or tongs to prevent the strands from sticking together.
Step 6
Cook the pasta for about 1-2 minutes longer than the time indicated on the package instructions. This ensures the pasta is cooked through and tender, without any firm core, making it perfect for a salad. Check to make sure the pasta is soft and not stiff.
Step 7
Drain the perfectly cooked pasta using a colander and transfer it to the bowl with the prepared dressing. Pour the dressing over the pasta and gently toss using chopsticks or tongs until the pasta is evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 8
Prepare a serving plate and arrange the prepared vegetables (bell peppers and lettuce) attractively on the bottom. These fresh greens will form the base of your salad.
Step 9
Finally, place the dressed pasta mixture on top of the arranged vegetables. If there’s any remaining dressing, drizzle it evenly over the pasta and vegetables. This will create a visually appealing and flavorful cold pasta salad!
Step 10
Voilà! Your stunning cold pasta salad is ready. Enjoy this delightful recipe for a light and satisfying meal whenever you need a little something special!
