Pasta and Pine Nut Salad - With Gluten-Free Option |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A simple salad to prepare. A great side dish. you can make it with regular pasta or gluten-free pastaUse gluten-free pasta to make this a gluten-free salad. If using GF pasta take care it is not soggy- gluten-freepasta tends to go from al-dente to super soggy in a matter of a minute. Note- to toast pine nuts add them to a non-stick fry-pan and 'toast' over heat for a few minutes (you'll know when they are done) Ingredients:
500 g spiral shaped pasta, cooked and cooled |
1 red capsicum, seeded and chopped (bell pepper) |
1 purple onion, chopped |
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted |
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped |
1/4 cup fresh basil or 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
1 ear of corn, corn removed from cob (can use 1/4 cup tinned corn instead) |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
1/4 cup light olive oil |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Combine salad ingredients, mix well.
2. In another bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
3. Toss the dressing through the salad and serve.
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