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Pasta Salad with Sautéed Vegetables

 

Pasta Salad with Sautéed Vegetables


 

This is a light salad filled with the goodness of veggies. It is versatile and can be made with many combinations of vegetables and dressings. In this recipe, I’ve used Fusilli pasta. You may use any pasta of your choice.

All the goodness and health benefits of vegetables can be served through this colorful salad.

Ingredients:

For The Salad:

1 Cup Fusilli Pasta

½ Cup Diced Cucumber

1/4 Cup Diced Capsicum ( Green Bell Pepper)

¼ Cup Sweet Corn ( Boiled)

1 Tomato Diced

2 Boiled Eggs

3 Tbsps Thousand Island Dressing ( Or Mayonnaise)

Salt to taste

¼ tsp Pepper

For the Sautéed Vegetables:

1/2 Cup Carrots ( Cut into Juliennes)

½ Cup Green Beans ( Cut into 1 inch pieces)

Salt to taste

Oregano

1 Tsp Butter

 

Let’s get started:

For the Sautéed Vegetables:

Blanch the carrots and beans in hot boiling water for five minutes. Remove and wash in cold running water. Drain and keep aside.

In a pan , heat the butter. Add the carrots and beans and toss around till well coated. Add salt and oregano to season. The veggies should retain a bit of crunch. Remove on to a serving dish.

For the Salad:

In a pan, heat some water with salt and a tsp of Oil. When the water boils, add the pasta and cook till al dente (just cooked and firm to the touch). Remove and wash under running water. Drain well and keep aside.

In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped cucumber, capsicum, tomato and boiled sweet corn. Season with salt and pepper. Add the pasta and dressing and mix well. I have used Thousand Island dressing. This salad tastes Toss all the ingredients well and serve with the boiled eggs and Sautéed Vegetables.

A light and simple, yet delicious meal is ready.

 

 

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