A classic homemade pasta salad with fresh veggies, herbs and a delicious creamy dressing perfect for picnics or easy meal prep
Easy Pasta Salad
Easy Pasta Salad
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Category
Sides
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Author:
Ashley’s Place
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
I will be honest I was never a huge fan of pasta salads until I made my own homemade version. It's light and delicious while still having that delicious creaminess that a good pasta salad has
Ingredients
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2.5 Cups of pasta of your choice
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1/2 red capsicum diced
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6 Cherry Tomatoes diced
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1/2 Carrot Gratted
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1/2 Cucumber Diced
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100g Fetta cubed
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1 cup spinach chopped
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100g Beerenberg ranch dressing you can switch this for mayo if you prefer
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Squeeze of lemon
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Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Cook your pasta as per the instructions on the packet, drain it & let it cool. I ran mine under cold water to speed up the process a bit. You don’t want it super hot when adding everything else in
Chop all your salad ingredients up, grate your carrot and chop your fetta
Add cooled pasta, salad ingredients, veggies, ranch, lemon, salt & pepper into a bowl and give it a good mix around to coat all the pasta & salad. You can add more dressing if you like too especially if you want it more creamy
Add some chicken, beans, boiled eggs or tuna whatever protein you like to make it more filling
Recipe Video
@_ashleysplace_ Need something besides a Sandwich in your lunch boxes?? Sandwich Free Lunchbox Lunches Part 5: Easy Pasta Salad The thing I love about this one is you can easily switch it up to add what you like, add some protein like crumbed chicken or tuna and it’s quick to make 👌👌 It’s also another great option for a lunchbox because you can eat it cold and it tastes delicious 😋 Ingredients: 🥗 2.5 Cups of pasta of your choice 🥗 1/2 red capsicum diced 🥗 6 Cherry Tomatoes diced 🥗 1/2 Carrot Gratted 🥗 1/2 Cucumber Diced 🥗 100g Getta cubed 🥗 1 cup spinach chopped 🥗 100g @beerenbergfarm ranch dressing you can switch this for mayo if you prefer 🥗 Squeeze of lemon 🥗 Salt & pepper to taste How to make it: 🥗 Cook your pasta as per the instructions on the packet, drain it & let it cool. I ran mine under cold water to speed up the process 🥗 Add cooled pasta, veggies, ranch, lemon, salt & pepper into a bowl and give it a good mix around to coat all the pasta & salad. You can add more dressing if you like too especially if you want it more creamy 🥗 Add some chicken, beans, boiled eggs or tuna whatever protein you like to make it more filling And enjoy ☺️ Super simple and delicious 😋 If you need any help let me know and follow @_ashleysplace_ for more recipes and inspiration for what to cook or eat #ashleysplace #ashleysplacetips #easyhack #cookingtips #cookingtricks #easyrecipes #recipeshare #recipeideas #recipeidea #lunchinspo #lunchideas #lunchidea #easylunchideas #easylunches #easyrecipesathome #easycooking #easylunch #recipesformums #recipesforkids #recipesforfamilies #easyfamilyrecipes #familycooking #camdennsw #lovelocalcamden #macarthur #lovelocalmacarthur #sandwichfreelunch #lunchboxideas #lunchinsp #bakingtok #cookingtok #viralfoodtok #viralcooking #viralrecipe #recipetok #foodtok #foodietok ♬ original sound - Ashleys Place
Recipe Note
- Add some chicken, beans, boiled eggs or tuna whatever protein you like to make it more filling
- Pasta salad always tastes better the next day after it has been in the fridge a while so make this a day ahead and let those flavours develop overnight
- This is a great option for lunchboxes when you want something a little different or to use for a side dish at your next bbq
- If you don't like ranch you can use mayo as well, even a yogurt with some siracha would be delicious
- Cooking time will depend on the pasta you use.