Pasta Salad
Also known as Pasta Mayo Salad · Veg · Noodles & Pasta, Soups & Salads
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Macaroni pasta salad in a mayonnaise and ketchup dressing with tomato, red capsicum, onion and cheese. Mild, serves 2, about 30 minutes, step-by-step video.
Ingredients
15 itemsWaterAs Needed
Parsley, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Cherry Tomato, Thinly Sliced⅛ cup
Parsley, Finely ChoppedFor Garnish
Salt1 tbsp
Olive Oil2 tbsp
Mayonnaise0.50 cup
Tomato Sauce2 tbsp
Salt0.50 tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Tomato, Diced2
Red Capsicum, Diced1
Onion, Diced1
Cheese, Diced1 cup
Macaroni Pasta100 grams
Contains: milk, egg, wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 915kcal | 1830kcal |
| Protein | 24g | 47g |
| Carbohydrate | 55g | 110g |
| Fat | 67g | 133g |
| Fibre | 5.4g | 11g |
| Sugar | 12g | 24g |
Cookd masalas for macaroni pasta
Method
- 1
Boil the pasta until tender but not overboiled in salted water with oil.
WaterSaltMacaroni Pasta
- 2
Drain the pasta and coat with oil to prevent sticking.
Olive Oil
- 3
To make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, salt and pepper.
MayonnaiseTomato SauceSaltBlack Pepper Powder
- 4
Combine the dressing, pasta and cut vegetables along with some parsley and mix well.
ParsleyTomatoRed CapsicumOnion
- 5
Finish the salad with some chopped parsley, cherry tomatoes and diced cheese.
Cherry TomatoParsleyCheese
Before you start
- How long does Pasta Salad take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Pasta Salad serve?
- 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Pasta Salad vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Pasta Salad spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Pasta Salad?
- 100 grams Macaroni Pasta, 0.50 cup Mayonnaise, ⅛ cup Cherry Tomato, 1 cup Cheese, 2 Tomato, 1 Red Capsicum, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Pasta Salad?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Pasta Salad?
- About 915 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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