Pasta salads are a summer classicalso in Italy, where the fredda pasta it is consumed daily.
This simple dish, but full of flavor and color, will transport us directly to a terrace on the amalfi coast. And it’s ready in just 10 minutes.
This fredda alle zuchine pasta, a pasta salad with sliced zucchini, tomato, feta cheese and olives, It is one of the most popular in Italy. It is not for less.
The magic of this recipe lies in the way the courgettes are presented, resting on a marinade of lime peel, lime juice, finely cut mint, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil. For the rest, we just have to mix these with the short pasta of our choice, cook al dente, and a little celery, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, black olives and fresh mint. In a few minutes we will have a delicious pasta salad ready to be devoured.
Although pasta sometimes gets a treat on the “unhealthy” food list, it’s less so if it functions almost as a garnish for a vegetable dish, as it does. Zucchini, celery, cherry tomatoes, and black olives add a significant amount of fiber, vitamin C, potassium and antioxidantsa this dish. In addition, the feta cheese provides protein and calcium, making this recipe a healthy and balanced option.
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It goes without saying that this pasta salad admits multiple variations. Why not add some canned tuna or a few chunks of chicken breast grilled to add more protein? And what about adding a touch of pesto to give the flavor a twist? The possibilities are endless and we are sure that you will find the combination that you like the most.
A recommendation to accompany the salad? A good young white wine it will be the perfect partner for this dish. If you prefer a non-alcoholic option, a very fresh homemade lemonade.
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