Plavaneeta Borah, NDTV | Updated: January 07, 2019 13:08 IST
Pasta Salad Recipes- Summer is almost here, and it's that time of the year to ditch those rich curries and heavy meals to make way for light and simple dishes. But does that mean giving up on delicious treats or compromising on taste? Not at all! Yes, you heard it right. Light meals can actually be immensely satisfying when a variety of veggies, fruits, herbs, nuts, sauces, meats and other flavouring agents are put together to create smashing recipes. We guarantee that you will not miss those calorie high dishes once you master the tricks of dishing out light meals in minutes.
That one ingredient which works best when it comes to tossing up summer meals at home is pasta. There is no dearth to the variety of pastas that is available on the supermarket shelves. Penne, macaroni, spaghetti, fusilli, tagliatelle, farfalle – you name it. In fact, you can toss them with a variety of vegetables and meats to make interesting salads everyday!
A simple yet satisfying recipe with the goodness of black olives and cherry tomatoes, tossed up with fusilli and feta, and dressed in balsamic vinaigrette.
An interesting and refreshing, Chicken Pasta Salad recipe where fusilli, broccoli, cherry tomatoes and sweet corn are tossed together and drizzled with a honey-soy dressing.
An interesting and refreshing, Chicken Pasta Salad recipe.
It can't get simpler than this! Penne tossed with black olives, fresh parsley and Parmesan, for a super quick mid-week lunch.
Smooth pasta ribbons smothered in a rich and creamy white sauce. Finish with a sprinkling of freshly crushed pepper.
A refreshing salad with tuna, boiled eggs and pasta, served cold with a light dressing.
This incredibly easy pasta salad recipe will get you hooked. Tip in some fresh herbs like parsley and basil for some added flavour, or a dollop of cream for some indulgence.
A warm pasta salad dressed in a delectable potatoes and asparagus sauce and topped with chicken ham, eggs and cheese. A simple, speedy and satisfying meal!
The all-time favourite Caesar Salad gets more wholesome with penne pasta being tossed it. It makes for a quick and easy lunch meal. Top it with Parmesan and enjoy.
This is an immensely satisfying pasta salad with farfalle, cheese and a tangy dressing. Top it with fresh herbs and bread croutons and you have a winner!
A whole wheat spaghetti salad with chicken chunks and vegetables. Tempered with a mustard seed and curry leaf tadka for that Indian punch.