Pasta salad
Insalata di pasta, literally translated as pasta salad. Of course, you can also be more down-to-earth, call it pasta. Because there is no concept of cold noodles in the West, anything eaten cold is called salad, even this kind of cold pasta is no exception. So as the name suggests, this cold noodles are actually the same as making salads, mixed with various ingredients and seasonings. This dish is simple to make and can be served quickly. The taste is fresh and refreshing, and it doesn’t feel greasy, especially suitable for eating in the hot and humid summer. Because there is no technical difficulty in operation, it is also more suitable for kitchen novices and office workers to make.
Pasta salad recipe
Step 1
Take a pot of water and bring to a boil, add a spoonful of salt and cook the pasta
Step 2
Remove and drain cold water for later use
Step 3
Peel and dice the cucumbers, dice the tomatoes, and mince the garlic and set aside
Step 4
Add salt, crushed black pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice to the well-watered pasta and mix well
Step 5
Then add the chopped vegetables, chopped basil, and chopped parsley, mix well and serve on a plate
Cooking tips for pasta salad
Please follow the instructions on the package for the cooking time of pasta, the time is different for each brand. This dish has no calories, and those who are in the fat loss period and fitness and shaping can also eat it with confidence. The overall taste is the kind of refreshing with a little sourness, which is more appetizing and relieving. You can use it alone as a staple of the meal, or you can eat it with some oily meaty dishes, such as barbecue or something. In short, no matter how you match it, it can be competent~ The red wine vinegar here is not left out, lemon juice alone is also possible, everything depends on your own preferences and tastes, but the taste will be more authentic if you put it. The herbs here are best if they are fresh, and if not, they can be replaced with dry products like me, the taste is basically the same, but there will be less fresh herbs of fragrance, which does not have much impact on the overall taste.