This is a great throw together salad, tasty served warm or cold.
The yummy dressing is particularly handy to have stored in the fridge.
It is great with raw vegetable sticks for a healthy snack.
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| Poppy enjoying her Spring Pasta Salad. |
INGREDIENTS (Serves 2 Little People)
1 Cup of Pasta Bows (Farfalle) - Tri colour pasta looks great if available
2 Tbsps Canned Sweet Corn
2 Cherry Tomatoes, diced
Dressing
1 Tbsp Red Onion, finely diced
2 Tbsps Oil, Olive or Vegetable
1 Tbsp Vinegar, white wine
1 Tbsp Water
1/2 Tsp Ginger, finely chopped
1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Passata or Tomato Paste
METHOD
Cook the pasta according to packet directions.
Add all the ingredients for the dressing into a small jar or bowl. Shake or whisk until well combined.
Drain pasta, place in a serving bowl, with sweet corn and tomatoes. Mix to combine.
Add approx 3 to 4 Tbsps of dressing to the pasta, toss until well coated.
Serve. Or chill for an hour and serve cold.
I served this salad warm last night with Baked Smoky BBQ Chicken Wings.
Variations:
To include more vegetables: add 1 Tbsp grated carrot and/or diced cucumber.
Tuna or diced cold chicken can also be added to this salad for heartier main meal.
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