SAEDNEWS: Pasta salad is known in many countries as “Pasta Salad” and is a popular choice for parties, picnics, and light meals because it is served cold.
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, and cook it in a pot with a small amount of water, salt, and spices over low heat.
Boil the pasta or noodles in hot water for about 5 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to remove excess water.
In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, tahini, finely grated garlic, and fresh lemon juice to prepare the dressing.
Chop lettuce, spinach, green onions, and bell peppers as desired, then add them along with the pasta to the dressing. Mix gently so the pasta does not break, until everything is evenly coated.
Place the salad in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes so it becomes cool and the flavors blend. Finally, serve in a suitable dish. This salad can serve as a complete meal due to its high nutritional value.
Honey and tahini are optional and can be removed or replaced with a small amount of sugar.
Olive oil can be used instead of sesame oil, although sesame oil gives a better aroma and flavor.
This salad can also be made vegetarian by adding soy protein instead of chicken, making it lighter and plant-based.
