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Kitchen Hacks: PASTA SALAD

Summer is the perfect time for pasta salad. It’s Make it nutty. Throw in some nuts for a Experiment with herbs and spices. For a
an easy, portable dish for picnics, beach days, welcome boost of heartiness, fl avor, and fi ber. pleasant surprise, try marjoram, dill, mint,
and camping trips. But if you’re bored with Insert fun proteins. Instead of grilled chicken, sumac, Tajín®, or any herb, spice, or blend you
traditional pasta salad, here are a few ways to try carne asada, smoked salmon, or marinated wouldn’t normally use on a salad.
make it exciting again while utilizing some tofu. Want a creamy base? Use Greek yogurt Change the look. Use a new pasta shape.
pantry staples: instead of mayonnaise. It adds protein, too. Some shapes hold sauces better than others,

Dress it up with global flavors. Skip the usual Grab some grains. Quinoa, brown rice, and others are simply fun to eat.
Italian dressing. Try mixing in salsa, teriyaki and bulgar bring texture, heft, and fi ber to With so many di erent tastes and textures in

sauce, peri-peri sauce, or any flavorful sauce pasta salad. your pantry, there’s no reason to bore your

from di erent cultures.
Heat it up. Lightly sautéing fruits and taste buds with conventional pasta salad.
Add fruit. Of course, you should use all vegetables like carrots, spinach, mushrooms, Source:
the fruits in season now, such as berries, asparagus, cabbage, and bell peppers add depth https://www.scientifi camerican.com/article/raw-veggies-
watermelon, or even peaches, to bring a sweet to the fl avor. are-healthier/
dimension to any pasta salad.