LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2022

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PASTA SALAD

Tangy Pasta Salad Here are three knockout examples of vinaigrette tossed versions you can whip together in a snap. Find our White-Wine Vinaigrette recipe and explore more stir-in ideas on page 182. 1. SUPER SEASONAL Toss rinsed and drained cooked pasta with sliced zucchini that’s been sautéed until it’s meltingly tender. Add texture and tang with quick-pickled beans, carrots and/or onion (see Quick Pickling on p. 182). Stir in briny ingredients like pepperoncini and marinated artichokes. Stir warm cooked orzo with a tangy vinaigrette, cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes and/or sundried tomatoes, fresh or roasted peppers, olives and marinated artichokes. Stir in parsley, dill and chives. Top with lemon-and-oregano marinated cooked chicken, sliced or shredded. 3. PANZANELLA-STYLE PASTA SALAD Marinate tomato, cucumber and pepper chunks in vinaigrette for 1 hour. Toss with sizzled olives and capers and basil leaves. Allow flavours to infuse for a while at room temperature before tossing with cold-rinsed 2. MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED

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Contrast in-season produce with salty and briny ingredients

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To add extra zing, max out the herbs

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Double-down on carbs with croutons

and drained cooked pasta. Garnish with homemade croutons or toasted panko.

LAYER IN FLAVOUR BY MARINATING CHICKEN OR STEAK WITH FLAVOURS THAT ARE DIFFERENT FROM YOUR SALAD’S DRESSING.

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