Hawaiian Pasta Salad
by Tarla Dalal
04 Oct 2012
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Summer sweet fruits and delicate shell shaped pasta smothered in a pesto flavoured mayonnaise. This salad is an excellent choice for a working lunch. Add a portion of french bread and you've got a filling meal.
Hawaiian Pasta Salad recipe - How to make Hawaiian Pasta Salad
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Makes 2 servings
1 cup cooked shell pasta
1/2 cup chopped coloured capsicum
1/4 cup pineapple cubes
1/4 cup muskmelon (kharbooja) , cubes
For The Dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic (lehsun) , grated
1 tsp pesto
1 tsp chopped parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste
Method
- Main procedure
- Combine the pasta, capsicum, pineapple and muskmelon in a bowl and keep refrigerated.
- Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and mix well.
- Just before serving, toss the dressing into the salad.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 325 cal |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 15.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 233.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 55.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 11.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 20.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 33.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 18.7 mg |
| Sodium | 305.8 mg |
| Potassium | 138.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
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