Tricolor Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Tricolor Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g pasta; 1 big ripe pear; lemon juice (for sprinkling); 250 g small ripe tomatoes, quartered; 125 g cottage cheese, diced; 1 cup basil leaves, shredded; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons salad oil; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 clove garlic, crushed; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

250 g pasta
1 big ripe pear
lemon juice (for sprinkling)
250 g small ripe tomatoes, quartered
125 g cottage cheese, diced
1 cup basil leaves, shredded
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
salt and pepper

1
In a large saucepan of boiling salted water add the pasta.
2
Stir once and boil for 10 12 minutes till pasta becomes tender.
3
Drain the pasta and then hold under cold running water for little while.
4
Drain thoroughly.
5
Toss in a little oil to prevent it from sticking.
6
Place the pasta in a bowl.
7
Peel stone and dice the pear.
8
Toss in the lemon juice to prevent it from discoloration.
9
Add this to the pasta along with tomatoes, cottage cheese and basil.
10
In a small bowl place the mayonnaise, salad oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper.
11
Whisk together with a fork.
12
Just before serving, pour it over the salad and toss lightly.

480

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g pasta, 1 big ripe pear, lemon juice (for sprinkling), 250 g small ripe tomatoes, quartered, and more.

Yes, Tricolor Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tricolor Pasta Salad

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