Italiano Salad ( Soups and Salads Recipe )

A cold macaroni salad with vinaigrette dressing is just perfect salad to make if your meal theme is italian. Chunky cubes of tomato, capsicum, chopped spring onions and olives add in various flavours and textures to the macaroni. You could sprinkle some oregano into it too. Serve chilled and watch your loved ones take second helpings!

Italiano Salad ( Soups and Salads Recipe )

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Italiano Salad ( Soups and Salads Recipe ) recipe - How to make Italiano Salad ( Soups and Salads Recipe )

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     5Makes 4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients


For The Vinaigrette Dressing (makes Approx. 1/2 Cup)
1/2 cup salad oil
2 tbsp vinegar
1/4 tsp mustard (rai / sarson) powder , readily available in the market
1 tsp sugar
salt and to taste

Other Ingredients
3/4 cup macaroni , cooked and drained
1/2 cup tomato cubes
1/2 cup capsicum cubes
3/4 cup chopped spring onions (with the greens)
3 tbsp vinaigrette dressing , recipe above

For The Garnish
5 to 6 stuffed olives , cut into halves

Method
For the vinaigrette dressing

    For the vinaigrette dressing
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and refrigerate for at least an hour.

How to proceed

    How to proceed
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  2. Just before serving, add the dressing and toss well.
  3. Serve chilled garnished with olives.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy214 cal
Protein1.2 g
Carbohydrates7 g
Fiber1 g
Fat20.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A304.2 mcg
Vitamin B10.1 mg
Vitamin B20 mg
Vitamin B30.1 mg
Vitamin C25.5 mg
Folic Acid5.8 mcg
Calcium13 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium2 mg
Potassium43 mg
Zinc0.1 mg

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