You’re in for a treat! Summer is here, and it’s time for refreshing salads. But who says salads have to be boring? Not today. Today I’m giving you 5 Italian Pasta Salad recipes bursting with flavor, perfect for a summer day. These salads are light yet satisfying, healthy yet decadent. Best of all, you can make them ahead of time, so you’re ready to enjoy the sunshine without slaving away in the kitchen.
How to Make the Perfect Italian Pasta Salad: Tips and Tricks
00:00 | Introduction
00:18 | Cook Pasta
00:40 | Vegan
02:11 | Mediterranean
02:48 | Salmon
03:59 | Bresaola (or Ham) & Parmesan cheese
05:07 | Tuna & Corn
🖨 PRINT 5 Italian Pasta Salad Recipes: https://www.micaelaskitchen.com/5-italian-pasta-salad-recipes/
🛒 INGREDIENTS (4 people):
For the Pasta Salad:
► 350 g of short pasta, I love the Farfalle (better to choose the durum wheat semolina pasta that keeps cooking perfectly)
► Juice of 1/4 lemon
► 5 spoons of extra virgin olive oil
For the Seasonings:
VEGAN
► 2 ripe avocados
► Juice of 1/2 lemon
► Salt, to taste
► 400 g of cherry tomatoes
► 1 clove of garlic
► 20 g pine nuts
► Ground black pepper, to taste
► Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
► Arugula to garnish
MEDITERRANEAN
► 300 g cherry tomatoes
► 100 g feta
► 80 g pitted black olives
► Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
► Fresh basil to garnish
SALMON
► 10 fresh mint leaves
► 200 g smoked salmon
► 1 ripe avocado
► Extra virgin olive oil to taste
► Ground black pepper
BRESAOLA & PARMESAN
► 250 g Bresaola or ham of your choice (You can buy Bresaola here https://amzn.to/3Oq1FhG – Affiliate link)
► 50g Parmesan
► 1 carrot
► 2 handfuls of arugula
► Extra virgin olive oil to taste
TUNA & CORN
► 2–3 tablespoons fresh parsley
► 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
► Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
► 100 g of cherry tomatoes
► 100 g of canned corn
► 300–320 g canned tuna in oil, drained
► Fresh parsley to garnish
🗒 INSTRUCTIONS:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Set aside. Wash and dry the vegetables. Cut all ingredients into small pieces. Add the ingredients to the bowl with pasta. Toss to coat.
This salad is best served at room temperature, so you can prepare it a day ahead. The flavors will intensify as it sits, and it’s perfect for a summer potluck or barbecue. Dig in and enjoy a taste of Italy. Buon appetito!
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