Ramadan Recipe: Elbow Pasta Salad
An easy elbow pasta salad is the perfect dish for a quick and delicious Ramadan Iftar. Simply cook elbow pasta, then toss it with diced vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Add a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for flavor. You can also include herbs like parsley or basil for extra freshness. This light yet satisfying salad comes together quickly, making it an ideal choice for a lazy Iftar meal that's both nutritious and refreshing.
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Ingredients of Elbow Pasta Salad
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- 10 Minutes
- 4 Serving
- 375 Calories
- 1 box of elbow pasta
- 1 cucumber
- 2 red bell peppers
- ½ a red onion
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 2 tbsp red vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Ranch seasoning to taste
- Salt and pepper
Elbow Pasta Salad
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Method & Directions of Elbow Pasta Salad
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- 10 Minutes
- Cook the Pasta
تم نسخ الرابطBoil your pasta according to the package instructions.
- Make the Salad
تم نسخ الرابطIn a large salad bowl, add your finely chopped vegetables including cucumber, red bell peppers, and red onion. Strain the cans of black beans and corn, wash them, and toss them with the veggies. Add the shredded cheddar cheese
- Make the Dressing
تم نسخ الرابطIn another bowl, mix in the yogurt, mayo, red vinegar, lime juice, ranch seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Mix it All
تم نسخ الرابطMix the vegetables with the cooked pasta and dressing. Enjoy!
To make this a healthier salad, opt for high-protein low-fat cheddar cheese, light mayo, and low-fat yogurt.