Light Summertime Pasta Salad – pasta – Hope you will like this one also, it is one of the best pasta. View the video also if available, and feel free to comments, share.
Vegeterian Tips: Many upscale food chains have either one or the other, or both salad and soup bars. Salad bars are great for vegetarians, but be careful not to overload on dressings, croutons, nuts, or cheese. Be sure to check with your server about the soups available and that they are bean based, with no meat. If there is nothing else available, salad and soup bars can make a hearty and tasty meal.
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
- 16 oz. rotini noodles
- 6 oz. baby carrots (the smaller the better)
- 6 oz. sweetcorn, halved lengthways
- 4 – 5 oz. snow peas
- 6 oz. young asparagus spears, trimmed
- 3 – 4 oz. purple onion, sliced thin and cut in half
- 2 teaspoon vegan white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon vegan mustard powder
- 3 tablespoon Italian dressing(with vegan parmesan if you can find it.)
Directions:
Cook the pasta until tender. At the same time, cook the
carrots and sweetcorn in a second pot of salted water for 2-
3 minutes.
Add in the snow peas and carrots, cook for another 2
minutes (carrot test: should be tender but still slightly
crispy). Drain all the veggies and refresh under cold
water. Drain.
Place veggie mixture into a mixing bowl, add the purple
onions and toss.
Drain your pasta and refresh it under cold water as well.
Mix the vegetables.
Mix the vinegar, oil, mustard powder and dressing in a
jar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
Pour over the salad and toss well. Can be served
immediately or chilled in the fridge.
*alternative: Adding some vegan mayoat the end
makes a creamier salad with a bit more tang.
Serves: 3-6
Preparation time: 15 – 20 min.
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