Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad is a summer classic. I absolutely love it! It is a healthy, beautiful, colorful, delicious and a flavorful bowl. You can have it as a side dish or even as a party appetizer. I like to carry it while traveling.  I am using some basic salad ingredients for this. And the dressing is sweet and tangy which makes it a hit dish.

Try this recipe and beat the heat. All you need is-

INGREDIENTS                                                          SERVINGS: 2

1 cup Macaroni

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Garlic clove, chopped

¼ cup Red Cabbage, shredded

¼ cup Bell Peppers, diced

¼ cup Cucumber
¼ cup Boiled Corns

¼ cup sliced Onion

¼ cup diced Cherry Tomato

FOR DRESSING:

½ Tsp Black Pepper powder

1 Tsp Oregano

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Tsp Honey

½ Tsp Red Chili flakes

½ Tsp Salt

1 Tbsp Tomato Paste or Ketchup

1 Tsp Lemon Juice

METHOD:

1.    Heat olive oil in a pan; add garlic, red cabbage and bell peppers.

2.    Sauté it for 2 minutes on a high flame, till the veggies are soft. Remove it from the flame and keep it aside.

3.    Meanwhile in a bowl add cucumber, onions, tomatoes, corns, macaroni and sautéed veggies. Toss it.

4.     For Dressing- mix honey, olive oil, lemon juice, chili flakes, oregano, salt and black pepper. Mix it well.

5.    Pour the dressing over the salad (step-3).

6.    Toss it again. And serve it.

7.    You can keep it in refrigerator for chilling.

8.    Serve it as an appetizer for party or you can have it in your lunch box as well.

 

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Pepper Bruschetta

Traditionally Bruschetta is made using tomatoes. I have used Bell Peppers in this version. Quite a simple recipe. It is again a delicious appetizer for a party. You’ve got to try this.

INGREDIENTS:

2 Baguettes

2 Tbsp Butter

¼ cup Mozzarella

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Tsp crushed Garlic

½ cup mix Bell Peppers [Red, yellow and green], chopped

½ cup Cherry tomatoes, diced

¼ cup Cheddar Cheese

1 Tbsp Oregano

½ Tsp Black pepper, crushed

¼ Tsp Chili Flakes

¼ Tsp Salt

METHOD:

1.    Slice the Baguettes. Make sure slices should be little thick.

2.    Apply butter to each slice.

3.    Grill the slices in the oven. Or Bake it at 200 deg Cel for 10 mins.

4.    The bread should get crispy. Once it is toasted remove it from the oven and keep it aside.

5.    Meanwhile, in a bowl add peppers, crushed garlic, tomatoes, salt, black pepper powder, oregano, chili flakes, olive oil and cheddar cheese.

6.    Mix everything well. The topping is ready.

7.    Place a spoonful of topping over each bread slice.

8.    Lastly put some mozzarella cheese over it.

9.    Bake all the bread slices at 200 deg Cel for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.

10.                      Once the slices are baked, remove it from the oven and serve it.

Serve along with a nice wine. And make your party a bit hit!

 

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