How To Make A Refreshing Tri-Colour Pasta Salad For Independence Day

Here’s an easy Tri-Colour Pasta Salad recipe that aligns with Independence Day festivities. It is also a delightful and refreshing addition to your meals. Check out the recipe below. 

how to make easy tri colour pasta salad

Independence Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate with festive, colourful dishes that pay tribute to the national flag. A Tri-Colour Pasta Salad is an excellent choice for an Independence Day celebration with family and friends, blending vibrant colours and fresh flavours in a dish that's both visually appealing and delicious.

Tri-Colour Pasta Salad

Tri-Colour Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines colourful pasta, crisp vegetables, and a spicy homemade dressing. Perfect for any occasion, it brings a burst of flavour and visual appeal to your table. This easy Tri-Colour Pasta Salad recipe is by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe for making a Tri-Colour Pasta Salad that will add a patriotic touch to your Independence Day celebrations:

How To Make Tri-Colour Pasta Salad

Tri Colour Pasta Salad

1. First, boil 4-5 cups of water in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt and the tri-coloured penne pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process. Put the boiled pasta in a bowl, add a little olive oil to it, and set aside.

2. While the pasta is cooking, dice the red and yellow peppers. Wash and tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces.

3. For the dressing, use a mortar and pestle to combine sea salt, mustard seeds, crushed peppercorns, and lemon juice. Crush everything together thoroughly. Next, add chopped pickled jalapeño peppers for a spicy kick, and continue crushing until well mixed.

4. In a separate bowl, mix together lemon juice, orange juice, and olive oil. Stir well, then add honey and a few basil leaves, blending until fully incorporated.

5. In a large bowl, combine the assorted lettuce leaves (Iceberg, Lollo Rosso, Frisee), red and yellow peppers, and the cooked tri-colour penne pasta. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

6. For a refreshing taste, chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

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Healthy and festive: Tri-Colour Pasta Salad recipe for Independence Day celebration
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  • Total Time :25 min
  • Preparation Time : 10 min
  • Cooking Time : 15 min
  • Servings : 2
  • Cooking Level : Low
  • Course: Salads
  • Calories: 200
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Author: Alice Mary Topno

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Tri coloured penne pasta
  • 1 small yellow pepper
  • 1 small red pepper
  • 1 few assorted lettuce leaves (Iceberg
  • Lollo Rosso
  • Frisee)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 chopped pickled Jalapeno peppers
  • 5-8 crushed peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4-5 basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Sea to taste

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Boil 4-5 cups of water, add a pinch of salt, and cook the tri-coloured penne pasta for about 8-10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, toss with olive oil, and set aside.

  • Step 2 :

    Dice the red and yellow peppers, and tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces.

  • Step 3 :

    For the dressing, crush sea salt, mustard seeds, crushed peppercorns, and lemon juice in a mortar and pestle. Add chopped pickled jalapenos and crush again.

  • Step 4 :

    Then in a bowl, mix lemon juice, orange juice, and olive oil. Stir in honey and basil leaves.

  • Step 5 :

    Now combine the lettuce, peppers, and pasta in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

  • Step 6 :

    Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving.