For some reason, Russian women are in the majorityThey believe that pasta has a significant impact on the figure. Therefore, in the fight for beauty, many ladies deny themselves this dish. However, look at Italian women. In a country where pasta is a national symbol, and pasta salads are served in every restaurant, almost all girls have an extraordinary appearance and excellent forms. At the same time, they know how to enjoy life, love to eat well and do not forbid themselves to do so. Of course, pasta is pure carbohydrates, but with the right approach, their use can be beneficial rather than harmful. Thus, the product contains B vitamins, iron, nicotinic and folic acids. The above components help relieve fatigue, improve the condition of nails and hair, and participate in blood circulation processes. In addition, the products do not contain a drop of cholesterol, so we can safely say that they are a real nourishment for the body, and not a source of extra pounds. A light macaroni salad or pasta eaten for lunch can give you strength and noticeably lift your spirits. The main thing is to buy the right product and cook it properly. As nutritionists note, when going to the store, you need to choose pasta made from durum wheat. They are easily digestible and do not linger on the waist in the form of fat deposits. Naturally, you should never combine pasta and bakery products. In addition, there is another rule that applies not only to this product - never overeat at night. Observe moderation in everything, and then your figure will thank you. Today we offer you to consider several recipes for pasta salad. Such an unusual dish is not familiar to everyone, because most people limit themselves to the standard set: horns with cutlets, spaghetti with meatballs, thin noodles with a sausage or hot dog. But sometimes you really want variety. It is at such moments that you will need instructions for preparing an incredibly appetizing, but not too high-calorie dish. It is not embarrassing to put it even on a festive table, so if there is a reason, invite your friends over and surprise them with your culinary skills.
Salad «Portuguese»
This pasta salad is a vibrantrepresentative of Portuguese cuisine. The ingredients listed in the recipe are enough for four "adult" portions. The taste of the dish remains ideal in all cases - whether you serve it cold or, on the contrary, warm. To make the meal more festive, buy a bottle of good white or red wine. By the way, isn't it a good reason to have a romantic dinner with your loved one or invite friends you haven't seen for so long? Ingredients:
- 400 grams of penne (if desired, you can replace them with other pasta)
- 150 grams of bacon
- two garlic cloves
- bulbous bulb
- a few sprigs of fresh parsley
- 100 grams of pitted olives
- olive oil
- ten grams of basil
- sea salt
- mix of ground peppers (take a pinch of black and red)
- a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
Method of preparation:If the theater begins with a coat rack, then pasta salad begins with boiling penne. Bring water to a boil, add a little salt and put the pasta in a pan. This dish has one special feature: the pasta should not be too soft, so bring it to half-cooked. Meanwhile, cut the bacon into thin strips and fry it in olive oil until golden brown. Peel the onion and bake in the oven at 180 degrees. Do not keep the vegetable in the oven for too long - five to ten minutes is enough. Then cut it into large cubes. Now prepare the remaining ingredients. First, chop the olives into four parts, remove the pits if necessary. Crush the garlic cloves with a special press, and chop the fresh basil and parsley as finely as possible. Drain the penne in a colander, and when they have drained enough, make a pasta salad by combining all the ingredients in a deep plate. In a separate bowl, prepare the sauce: mix balsamic vinegar with a little oil, add ground peppers and a little salt. Season the dish, garnishing it with fried bacon and herbs.
Salad "Everyday"
There are recipes for pasta saladsa huge variety, if you wish, you can experiment even every day. If you are not worried about your figure and allow yourself to eat a few extra calories, pour the dish with mayonnaise sauce with herbs and spices. A more gentle and healthy dressing option is balsamic vinegar or sour lemon juice mixed with olive or other vegetable oil. Depending on the ingredients, pasta salad can be festive or everyday. Let's consider the latter case. Ingredients:
- small piece of ham
- 200 grams of any pasta
- red bell pepper
- one tight tomato
- fresh herbs (parsley or dill)
- salt
- condiments - if desired
- 15 milliliters of vegetable oil
- delicacy mayonnaise
Method of preparation:First, boil the pasta in slightly salted water. Then throw it in a colander, rinse under the tap and set aside so that the products drain well. In the meantime, take care of other products. First, cut the tomato into cubes, remove the core and stalk from the bell pepper and chop it into medium pieces. Chop the fresh herbs with a knife and cut the ham into thin strips. Now put the pasta in a deep bowl, pour vegetable oil over it. Let it stand for about five minutes, then add the remaining ingredients. Season the salad with mayonnaise, sprinkle with parsley or dill and mix thoroughly. As you can see, it is not difficult to prepare the dish, and you will spend a minimum of time. Nevertheless, it turns out to be quite satisfying and very tasty. It can be served as a separate dish or as a side dish for meat: cutlets, fried steak, baked chicken or duck. If you wish, experiment with the ingredients. For example, next time try making a salad with hard cheese or use two types of sweet peppers: red and yellow. Don't forget about dried spices - they give dishes a special aroma.
Mushroom salad with pasta
Do you want to diversify your usual menu, butsave precious time? We will tell you how to do it. Our website presents a lot of recipes, starting from the most complex and ending with tips for beginners. Cooking is within everyone's power, the main thing is to want it. We suggest experimenting a little and "turning on" your imagination. Thanks to simple actions, ordinary pasta turns into an original hearty salad. A significant advantage of the dish is the speed and ease of its preparation. Ingredients:
- 200 grams of horns from durum wheat
- Bell pepper
- 300 grams of marinated champignons
- 15 grams of fresh greens for your choice
- salt - to taste
- 100 grams of sweet canned corn
- 10 grams of low-fat mayonnaise
Method of preparation:For this dish, it is preferable to use only pasta made from durum wheat. Then you definitely won’t have to worry about gaining extra pounds, because this product is considered more gentle and less caloric than its counterparts. So, first boil the pasta in slightly salted water, then discard it and wait until it drains. Remove the core from the washed bell pepper and cut into cubes, and the mushrooms into small pieces. Strain the corn well to get rid of excess liquid. Then chop the fresh herbs as finely as possible. Now assemble the pasta salad: place the horns and all the other ingredients in one bowl, sprinkle with dill or parsley, season with salt and spices and pour over mayonnaise. Then mix well and serve. We hope you will like the dish. Another version of this dish is possible. For example, you can make a pasta salad even more filling by adding fresh champignons. In this case, cut the mushrooms into not too thick slices, put them in heated olive oil and fry until golden brown. To give the dish a bright, rich aroma, add a clove of garlic. If you are preparing a salad from fresh champignons, naturally, canned mushrooms should be completely excluded.
Pasta salad "in Italian"
Pasta, as well as dishes with their participation,There are dozens of different types. However, most of them are suitable only for a certain sauce or dish. The product is made in the form of rings, thin plates, letters of the alphabet, shells, curls, horns, tubes, and so on. Recently, black and colored pasta have become extremely popular - such dishes are served in the most fashionable European restaurants. But to enjoy their taste, it is not at all necessary to visit expensive establishments - it is enough to choose a suitable recipe. We suggest preparing an original "salty" salad with cucumbers and salami in your kitchen. Ingredients:
- 100 grams of salami
- three hundredgram packet of any pasta
- four more spoons of mayonnaise
- a few lettuce leaves
- Dried basil and salt - at your discretion
- two pickled cucumbers
- ten grams of crushed dill
Method of preparation:When buying pasta, choose the one made from durum wheat - it is considered healthier. Boil the products in a large amount of salted water until half-cooked, then rinse and drain in a colander until cool. Chop cucumbers and salami into medium-sized cubes of the same size, and finely chop fresh herbs. Tear lettuce leaves with your hands into thin strips. Then mix mayonnaise and dill, you can add a clove of garlic for flavor. Put all the ingredients in a beautiful dish, sprinkle them with basil, add a pinch of salt and season everything with sauce. Before serving, mix well with a spoon and call the family to the table. We wish you a pleasant meal.
Original salad of noodles
It turns out that pasta salads are not popularnot only in Italy, but also in China. The people of China love to eat well, just like the temperamental Italians. The cuisine of this country is distinguished by an abundance of spices and various seafood, aromatic sauces and low-calorie dishes. In addition, to make this or that dish, a small firebox, such as a brazier, is enough. While to implement Russian, French or German recipes, you cannot do without an oven and a stove. If you decide to throw a friendly party, this is a great reason to cook something new and previously unknown. For example, egg noodle salad. Ingredients (based on four average servings):
- 200 grams of noodles
- 50 grams of chopped Chinese cabbage
- one fresh carrot
- 20 grams of green onions
- 100 grams of soybean sprouts (it can be replaced with beans)
- small pod of hot red pepper
- coriander
- one and a half tablespoons of lime juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- a teaspoon of sesame oil
- four pinch of sugar
- two tablespoons of sesame seeds
Method of preparation:Boil the noodles in brackish water according to the instructions on the package. Keep in mind that you need to remove them from the stove a little earlier — about seven minutes — than the manufacturer requires. Then rinse the product twice under cold water and discard. When the noodles are dry enough, cut them into large pieces using kitchen scissors. Now peel the carrots and grate them. Chop the Chinese cabbage and green onions as finely as possible, and cut the pepper into small cubes. Transfer all the vegetables to a deep container. In a separate bowl, make the dressing: to do this, combine the soy sauce, oil and squeeze in the lime juice. Add the coriander, the specified amount of soybean sprouts or beans (depending on what you took), granulated sugar and coriander. Mix the ingredients until they form a homogeneous mixture. Pour the resulting sauce over the vegetables, then add the egg noodles and shake the bowl several times. When everything is ready, fry the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan (keep them for no more than two minutes), and then sprinkle them over the salad.
Inexpensive pasta salad with cheese and ham
Every child will be delighted with this dish, becausesalad with colored pasta is not only very tasty, but also incredibly beautiful. One of the main advantages of the dish is its ease of preparation and economy. You will need a completely accessible and inexpensive set of products sold in every store. If desired, you can replace the ham with any sausage. Ingredients:
- 50 grams of ham
- boiled egg
- greenery
- 350 grams of shells
- 60 grams of hard cheese
- several spoons of mayonnaise
Method of preparation:Take any pasta, throw it into boiling salted water and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. Then drain the excess liquid and discard the product in a colander. While it is draining, peel a boiled egg and grate it on a medium grater. Cut the cheese and ham into thin strips, and finely chop the dill. Place the shells in a deep plate along with mayonnaise and the rest of the ingredients. Pasta salads are usually served warm, but when cooled, they do not lose their exceptionally appetizing qualities. Try, cook and create to your heart's content! We recommend reading:
