Salade de Pâtes

Salade de Pâtes is a vibrant and refreshing French pasta salad that combines tender pasta with colorful vegetables and a zesty dressing, making it a perfect side dish for any meal. This halal version ensures all ingredients are compliant while preserving the authentic flavors of French cuisine.

Ingredients

• Penne pasta - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Black olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Feta cheese - 75 grams, crumbled
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, sliced black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Add the cooled penne pasta and chopped parsley to the vegetable mixture, then pour the dressing over the salad.
5. Toss everything together gently until well combined. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
6. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Provides a good source of protein and healthy fats from feta and olives.

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