Italian Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer picnic, potluck, or light lunch. It is made with cooked pasta, fresh vegetables, and a delicious Italian dressing. The salad can be customized to your liking with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses.
Italian Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that can be tailored to suit various tastes and dietary needs. It is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a nutritious meal option with its combination of pasta, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, it is a dish that is both satisfying and flavorful.
Ingredients
For the marinade
Instructions
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Start by cooking the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain it and sprinkle some olive oil to prevent sticking. Allow it to cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped red onion, assorted bell peppers, cubed cucumber, and the cubed apples that have been sprinkled with lemon juice.
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Add the drained sweet corn to the bowl.
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Now, let's prepare the marinade. In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, mustard, soy sauce, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir it well until the ingredients are fully combined.
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Pour the marinade over the vegetables in the bowl and give it a good mix. Then, add the cooled pasta and gently toss everything together, ensuring that the marinade coats all the ingredients.
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Drain the liquid from the tuna and add it to the salad. Give it one final mix to incorporate the tuna.
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Transfer the pasta salad to a serving plate and garnish it with fresh parsley.
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And there you have it! A delicious pasta salad ready to be enjoyed.
Servings: 6 ServingCalories:524kcalTotal Fat:36gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol:52mgSodium:1448mgPotassium:392mgTotal Carbohydrate:47gDietary Fiber: 2gSugars: 3gProtein:24gVitamin A: 564IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 1mg
Note
- Pasta flexibility: You can customize the salad by using your favorite type of pasta, whether it's bowtie, penne, or spaghetti.
- Veggie additions: Don't be limited to the suggested ingredients! Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots, celery, broccoli, or any other favorite to make the salad more colorful and nutritious.
- Parsley substitute: If you don't have fresh parsley on hand, you can use dried parsley as a substitute.
- Make-ahead convenience: This salad is perfect for preparing ahead of time, making it a great option for picnics, potlucks, or packing in lunchboxes.
