SAEDNEWS: Pasta salad is known as “Pasta Salad” in many countries and, because it is served cold, it is a popular choice for parties, picnics, and light meals.
According to Saednews, Cold noodle salad is a refreshing salad made mainly with noodles or pasta. In this dish, cooked and chilled noodles are combined with ingredients such as cucumber, tomatoes, corn, peas, bell peppers, chicken, ham, or cheese. It is usually served with mayonnaise, yogurt, or lighter dressings. In Iran, noodle salad is commonly prepared with mayonnaise, but unlike traditional potato salad, its main base is pasta or noodles.
Chicken breast: 100 g
Noodles or instant noodles: 1 package
Assorted colored bell peppers: a small slice of each color
Small lettuce: half a head
Spinach: 100 g
Green onions: 5 stalks
Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
Fresh garlic: 2 cloves
Fresh lemons: 2
Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
Salt, turmeric, and seasoning: as needed
Honey: 1 tablespoon
Tahini: 1 tablespoon
Wash the chicken breast, cut it into desired pieces, and place it in a pot. Add a little water, salt, and seasoning, then cook it over low heat until tender.
Place the noodles in boiling water and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain them and rinse with cold water, then set aside until excess water is removed.
In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, tahini, finely grated garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Mix well until it forms a smooth dressing.
Chop the lettuce, spinach, green onions, and bell peppers into suitable pieces. Add them to the dressing along with the noodles. Gently mix everything together, making sure not to break the noodles, until all ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce.
Place the prepared salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour. This allows it to cool and helps the flavors of the dressing blend with the ingredients.
Finally, transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy. Because of its nutritious ingredients and high nutritional value, this salad can be served as a complete meal.
Adding honey and tahini is optional. They can be omitted and replaced with a small amount of sugar if desired.
Sesame oil can be replaced with olive oil, although sesame oil gives the salad a richer aroma and unique flavor.
This salad can also be prepared with soy protein instead of chicken, making it completely vegetarian and suitable for a lighter diet. However, adding chicken gives it a richer taste.
This colorful and flavorful noodle salad is an excellent choice for gatherings and celebrations. It can be prepared in advance, chilled in the refrigerator, and served as a refreshing appetizer, side dish, or light main course. The combination of fresh vegetables, noodles, and a savory homemade dressing makes it a popular dish for both casual meals and special occasions.
