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Recipe 1: Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
- 500g short pasta (such as fusilli)
- 50g unsalted raw pistachios
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 50-60g fresh basil leaves
- 50g grated parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 100ml extra virgin olive oil
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta until al dente, reserving some cooking water.
- Toast pistachios and garlic cloves in a pan over medium heat until fragrant. Remove from heat and add to a blender.
- Add basil, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, and some pasta cooking water.
- Blend until a creamy pesto consistency is achieved. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix the pesto with cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella.
Tips:
- Save some pasta cooking water to adjust the pesto’s consistency.
- Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.
Recipe 2: Mexican Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
- 400-500g cooked pasta
- Halved cherry tomatoes
- Sweetcorn kernels
- Diced ripe avocado
- 100g cooked red kidney beans
- 30-50g chopped red onion
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- Juice of half a lime
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- Salt
Instructions:
- Mix the dressing ingredients with cream cheese.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with veggies and beans.
- Add the dressing and gently mix.
Tips:
- Adjust the spices to your preference.
- Serve chilled.
Recipe 3: Caesar Pasta Salad with Homemade Croutons
Ingredients:
- 500g cooked pasta
- 200g chicken breast
- Homemade croutons
- Homemade Caesar dressing (olive oil, mustard, spices, lemon, balsamic vinegar)
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Toss cooked pasta with Caesar dressing and set aside.
- Marinate chicken in a portion of the dressing.
- Cook chicken in a hot pan until fully cooked.
- Slice chicken into pieces.
- Combine pasta with chicken, croutons, parmesan, and remaining dressing.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for better results.
- Garnish with crispy homemade croutons and grated parmesan.
Final Notes:
- Serve the salads fresh or store them in the fridge for a picnic or quick meal.
- Experiment with ingredients to adjust flavors to your liking.
