Mushroom Pasta Salad Recipe

If you are thinking what to make for dinner that is both light and nutritious, then look no further. Try out a pasta salad that can be made in a few minutes. Moreover, the salad is also tasty and nutritious. The pasta salad includes fresh vegetables like mushrooms, peas, bell pepper, parsley and the vinaigrette dressing can be whipped with Dijon mustard and red wine. The pasta salad is a yummy treat that is both low in fat and also vegetarian delight. That is not all; this kind of salad dressing is also suitable for those who are looking for gluten free food recipe.

Ingredients:

Mushroom Pasta Salad Recipe is an ideal recipe to use leftover vegetables and is also a great way to make kids have veggies for meals.

Here are the main ingredients

• About 8 to 10 ounce of rotini, or shell shaped pasta.
• 2 tbsp of refined Vegetable  Oil
• 3 to 4 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
• 3 to 4 tbsp of cooking white vinegar
• 2 to 3 Tbsp of premium red wine or food wine
• 2 Tbsp of Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tbsp Oregano powder
• 1 Tbsp of fresh thyme crushed powder
• ½ cup of fresh button mushrooms sliced into chunks
• 1 cup of fresh snow peas
• ½ cup of red and yellow bell peppers respectively
• ¼ cup zucchini
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• Sprinkle cheddar cheese ( optional)
• Any leftover vegetable

How to Make Mushroom Pasta Salad Recipe?

1.      The first step is to make the pasta. Follow the instruction on the pasta pack to ensure you boil it accordingly. In order to ensure, that the pasta does not stick to one another, add a few drops of vegetable oil in the boiling water. Once boiled, wash it in cold water and drain off the excess water.

2.      Boil the mushroom and cut them into thin slices. In a big bowl make the salad dressing using add the refined vegetable oil, fresh lemon juice, vinegar , Dijon mustard  and  red wine. Add the spices like thyme, parsley and oregano into the salad dressing. Then, gently add the remaining ingredients like snow peas, thin slice of bell peppers, mushroom and pasta. Toss the veggies in the mixture until it is well covered.

3.      Cover the bowl and let it refrigerate for about an hour. Just before serving, you can add the salt and white pepper. Mix it well and serve it your guests.

4.      You can easily convert the recipe into a non-vegetarian delight by adding slice of boiled eggs, bacon, ham or chicken slices into the salad. In addition, for added flavor you can add grated cheese on top of the salad before serving.

5.      No matter, which way you make it; it is a healthy and tasty way to eat nutritious and tasty food for dinner or as a snack in between meals.