TRICOLOR PASTA SALAD RECIPE
This Tricolor Pasta Salad Recipe is not only easy & vibrant, but it is also a delicious Summer treat. I make it by tossing cooked pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onions, and radish with homemade Tahini Dressing.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz Pasta Tri-color
- Water to boil the Pasta
Dressing:
- ½ cup Tahini
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1-2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup/Honey
- 1-2 loved Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
- Salt & Pepper
Veggies:
- ½ Onion sliced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes. cut in half
- ½ cup radish roughly chopped
- 1/ cup Bell Pepper
- 1-2 Persian Cucumber
Instructions
How to cook Pasta:
- Instant Pot: Add pasta to the instant pot and cover them with water. Pressure cook for 4-5 minutes or as per packet instructions. When the timer beeps, Quick Release the pressure by turning the vent to the venting position. (Note: Pressure Cook Timer depends on the pasta. Check the instruction on the pasta bag. Divide the cooking time by half (½) and -1. That is, Cook Time for pasta is 12. Divided by ½= 6. Then -1= 6-1=5).Stove-Top: Add 1 cup of Pasta in boiling water. And boil for 8-9 minutes or as per instructions.
- Strain the leftover water and transfer the pasta to a salad bowl. (Note: You can also add pasta to the cold icy water. This will stop the cooking process and will not stick).
Tahini Dressing:
- Make the dressing by whisking Tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup/honey, minced garlic, toasted sesame seeds, and salt & pepper until smooth and lump-free.
Serving:
- Transfer pasta to a salad bowl. Add onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, radish, and cucumbers.
- Toss the dressing with pasta and veggies until all the ingredients are combined correctly.
- Adjust the flavors and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
TRICOLOR PASTA SALAD RECIPE
Amount per Serving
Calories
265
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
34
mg
1
%
Potassium
218
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
29
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
41
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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