Summer salad with pasta
4 servings
40 minutes
Summer pasta salad is a light and refreshing dish inspired by Italian cuisine. It features al dente pasta complemented by juicy tomatoes, crunchy radishes, and fragrant basil. Lemon juice adds freshness to the salad, while sautéed zucchini contributes softness and a delicate flavor. Olive oil ties all the ingredients together in a harmonious blend. This dish is perfect for hot summer days as it can be served cold or warm. With its simplicity in preparation and balanced taste, the salad makes a great addition to a light dinner or picnic. Italian cuisine is known for its simple yet incredibly delicious combinations, and this salad is a great example.
1
Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions, drain, and set aside. If serving the salad cold, cool the pasta by rinsing it under cold running water, then drain.
- Pasta: 250 g
2
Next, heat oil in a pan, add zucchini, and cook for 2-3 minutes until done. Cut the zucchini into cubes beforehand.
- Zucchini: 1 piece
3
Then remove from heat and mix with pasta, tomatoes, sliced radishes, chopped basil, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Pasta: 250 g
- Tomatoes: 6 pieces
- Radish: 1 bunch
- Green basil: 30 g
- Lemon juice: 30 ml
4
Serve the dish cold or hot (depending on taste). Don't forget to drizzle olive oil on the dish.
- Lemon juice: 30 ml