SAEDNEWS: Pasta salad is known in many countries as “Pasta Salad” and, because it is served cold, it is a popular option for parties, picnics, and light meals.
According to Saednews, Pasta salad is a type of cold salad whose main ingredient is pasta. In this dish, cooked and cooled pasta is mixed with ingredients such as cucumber, tomato, corn, peas, bell pepper, chicken, ham, or cheese, and is usually served with mayonnaise, yogurt, or lighter dressings. In Iran, pasta salad is commonly prepared with mayonnaise, with the difference that its base is pasta rather than potatoes.
Chicken breast: 100 g
Pasta or noodles: 1 pack
Colored bell pepper: a small slice of each
Small iceberg lettuce: half
Spinach: 100 g
Green onions: 5
Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
Fresh garlic: 2 cloves
Lemons: 2
Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
Salt, turmeric, and spices: as needed
Honey: 1 tablespoon
Tahini: 1 tablespoon
First, wash the chicken breast, cut it into desired pieces, place it in a pot with a little water, salt, and spices, and cook it over low heat.
Boil the pasta in hot water for about 5 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside until excess water is removed.
In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, tahini, finely grated garlic, and fresh lemon juice to make the dressing.
Chop the lettuce, spinach, green onions, and bell peppers as desired. Add them to the dressing along with the pasta and gently mix so the noodles do not break, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Refrigerate the salad for 30 to 60 minutes so it becomes cool and the flavors blend well. Finally, serve in a suitable dish.
This salad can be considered a full meal due to its nutritious and high-energy ingredients.
Honey and tahini are optional and can be replaced with a small amount of sugar or omitted entirely.
Sesame oil can be replaced with olive oil, but sesame oil gives a stronger aroma and better flavor.
This salad can also be made vegetarian by using soy protein instead of chicken, making it fully plant-based and diet-friendly. However, animal protein gives it a richer taste.
This pasta salad is a great option for parties because it is easy to prepare, can be made in advance, and is served cold.
