Delicious and easy to make, these pasta salad recipes will be a hit!
If you are the type of person who usually gets hungry on hot days, you know how difficult it is to find a simple solution for lunch or dinner, right? With high temperatures, more fatty and “heavy” foods end up being left in the main lunches. But salads, these can be the star of the day during this hottest time of the year.
Easy and very useful, loaded salads can satisfy our cravings in seconds! Even more so if it is a delicious pasta salad recipe. A true classic of Brazilian families. You can make different combinations of ingredients and the result is that it can’t always be the same!
So, take a look at these macaroni salad recipes that we have shared for you to try a simple and functional meal! It does, it freezes and tastes good! Do you want to learn the recipe?
7 Pasta Salad Recipes That Are Perfect For Heat
Pesto pasta salad
While: 1 hour
Activities: 5 meals
Bother: Easier
Ingredients
- 1 pack fusilli noodles tricolor (500g)
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 250 g of sliced mozzarella cheese
- 250 g pork
- 1 cup chopped green olives
- 1 can of green corn
soup - 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup (tea) of olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 150 g grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation mode
For the sauce, put the garlic and peanuts in a blender and blend quickly.
Slowly add fuel, beating. Add basil, parmesan, season with salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Reserve
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.
Drain, sprinkle with oil and let cool. Transfer to a bowl, add mozzarella, ham, olives, corn and reserved sauce.
Mix and transfer to a plate.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Macaroni Salad with Chillies
While: 15min (+1h in the fridge)
Activities: 8 meals
Bother: Easier
Ingredients
- 1 package of boiled and cold rolled noodles (500g)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, in small cubes
- 1 cup prosciutto (small cubes)
- 1 cup mortadella, in small cubes
- 2 chopped seedless tomatoes
- 1/2 cup canned corn (drained)
- 1 cup (tea) of mayonnaise
- 2 cans of sour cream
- 1 packet of powdered chicken stock
- Salt, pepper and chopped parsley to taste
Preparation mode
In a bowl, combine pasta, mozzarella, pork, bologna, tomatoes and peas.
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, spices, salt, pepper and parsley. Add to pasta ingredients and mix until smooth.
Refrigerate for 1 hour. Garnish as desired and serve.
Pasta Salad with Yogurt Dressing
While: 30 min
Activities: 5 meals
Bother: Easier
Ingredients
- 1 pack of noodles (500g)
- 2 cups of diced mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup chopped pork
- 1 cup chopped green olives
- 1 can of green corn
- 1 can of drained beans
soup
- 1 cup of natural yogurt (170g)
- 1 box of sour cream (200g)
- 1/3 cup (tea) of olive oil
- 1/2 cup mint (chopped)
- salt to taste
Preparation mode
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain, transfer to a bowl and let cool.
Add mozzarella, ham, olives, corn, peas and mix.
For the sauce, combine yogurt, sour cream, olive oil, mint and salt in a bowl.
Pour the salad with the dressing and serve, if desired, garnished with mint leaves.
colorful macaroni salad
While: 15min (+2h in fridge)
Activities: 8 meals
Bother: Easier
Ingredients
- 1 pack of cooked penne pasta (500g)
- 1 cup heart of palm, drained in slices
- 1 carrot, cooked in small cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber pickles
- 1/2 cup peas (drained)
- 1 cup prosciutto (small cubes)
- 1/2 red pepper in small cubes
- 1 and 1/2 cup (tea) of mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (tea) of cream
- 2 packets of vegetable powder
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt, pepper and chopped parsley to taste
Preparation mode
In a bowl, combine pasta, palm hearts, carrots, cucumbers, peas, pork and pepper.
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, vegetable broth, olive oil, salt, pepper and parsley.
Mix with the pasta mixture, combine all the ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Pasta salad with vegetables and cold cuts
While: 10min (+1h in the fridge)
Activities: 5 meals
Bother: Easier
Ingredients
- 1 pack of cooked tricolor penne pasta (500g)
- 1 cup chopped pork
- 1 cup cubed mozzarella cubed
- 1 cup broccoli, cooked in bunches
- 1 grated carrot
- 1 can of green corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 and 1/2 cup (tea) of mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt, pepper and chopped parsley to taste
Preparation mode
In a bowl, combine cooked pasta, pork, mozzarella, broccoli, carrots, corn, tomatoes and mayonnaise. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, green pepper and mix. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove, transfer to a plate and serve.
Macaroni and Broccoli Salad
While: 20min (+2h in fridge)
Activities: 6 units
Bother: Easier
Ingredients
- 1 packet of boiled noodles (500g)
- 1 bunch of cooked broccoli
- 1 chopped seedless tomato
- 1 cup black olives (chopped)
- 1 cup of fresh cheese, in cubes
- 2 cups lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup (tea) of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Fondor® seasoning powder
- Salt, pepper and oregano to taste
Preparation mode
In a bowl, combine pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, olives, cheese and lettuce. In a bowl, combine oil, vinegar, Fondor®, salt, pepper and oregano. Mix with pasta salad and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve immediately
Macaroni Salad with Tuna and Vegetables
While: 20min (+1h in the fridge)
Activities: 4 food
Bother: Easier
Ingredients
- 250 g cooked farfale pasta
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 cup of fresh cheese, in cubes
- 1/2 cup of thawed peas
- 1/2 cup green corn (drained)
- 2 cans of canned tuna
- 1 and 1/2 cup (tea) of mayonnaise
- 1 cup of natural yogurt (170g)
- 1 lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt, pepper and chopped parsley to taste
Preparation mode
In a bowl, combine macaroni, carrots, cheese, peas, corn and tuna. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, fruit juice, olive oil and season with salt, pepper and parsley. Mix with pasta, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve immediately.
So, which of these pasta salad recipes will you try today?
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