Pasta salad with vegetables

4 servings

30 minutes

Pasta salad with vegetables is an original combination of tender pasta, crunchy vegetables, and spicy dressing notes. The author's cuisine combines simple yet harmonious ingredients: cauliflower, carrots, celery, and ham. The lightness of the vegetables pairs with the rich texture of the pasta to create a balanced flavor. The dressing made from mayonnaise, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar, and mustard adds zest and a slight tanginess to the dish, perfectly complementing the main ingredients. This salad is versatile—it works well for a light lunch or as a vibrant appetizer on a festive table. It is delicious both chilled and at room temperature, and the combination of fresh ingredients makes it filling but not heavy. This dish is a find for lovers of unconventional gastronomic solutions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 591.1
• Proteins: 20.7g
• Fats: 31.9g
• Carbohydrates: 58.4g

Ingredients

• Pasta: 200 g
• Cauliflower: 1 pc
• Celery root: 1 pc
• Carrot: 2 pc
• Ham: 200 g
• White wine vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Mayonnaise: 3 tbsp
• Mustard: 1 tsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Break the pasta and cook it in salted water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 200 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Cut the carrots and celery into strips or cubes, separate the cabbage into wedges, and boil all the vegetables in lightly salted water, but do not overcook.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 2 pieces
   • Celery root: 1 piece
   • Cauliflower: 1 piece

3. Mix chilled vegetables and pasta with mayonnaise, vegetable oil, vinegar, and mustard, and add sliced ham or sausage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
   • White wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
   • Mustard: 1 teaspoon
   • Ham: 200 g