Cold pasta salad with peppers, corn and mozzarella

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Main Dish
Very Easy
38 min

Perfect for hot days, picnics, or even as a side dish with a barbecue, this pepper, corn, and mozzarella salad will be our best friend for summer meals! Like all pasta salads, you can completely adapt the toppings to suit the seasons and your preferences; for example, you can add tuna or surimi for an extra boost of protein :-)

Ingredients

2

Materials

  • Cutting board
  • Baking paper
  • Colander
  • Saucepan
  • Salad bowl
  • Fork

Preparation

Preparation30 min
Cook time8 min
  • Cold pasta salad with peppers, corn and mozzarella - Preparation step 1To prepare the roasted peppers:
    Using the oven: 25 minutes at 230°C (450°F).
    Using an air fryer: 20 minutes at 200°C (400°F).
  • Cold pasta salad with peppers, corn and mozzarella - Preparation step 2Then let them cool in a sealed freezer bag. Next, peel them and cut them into strips. Set aside.
  • Cold pasta salad with peppers, corn and mozzarella - Preparation step 3Meanwhile, cook the pasta al dente in boiling salted water. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Cold pasta salad with peppers, corn and mozzarella - Preparation step 4Transfer the pasta to a salad bowl and add the peppers, diced mozzarella, corn, pepper, dried rosemary and olive oil.
  • Cold pasta salad with peppers, corn and mozzarella - Preparation step 5Mix well and taste. It might be a little low in salt because it has been rinsed, so add salt to taste.
  • Cold pasta salad with peppers, corn and mozzarella - Preparation step 6The cold pasta salad with peppers, corn and mozzarella is ready!

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FAQ ❓

How long does cold pasta salad keep in the refrigerator?

It will keep for 2 or 3 days in an airtight container or covered directly in the salad bowl with plastic wrap.
We used farfalle, but you can also use short pasta shapes like fusilli, rigatoni, or penne.
Yes, of course. If you want them to be easier to digest, we recommend peeling them!
You can marinate the bell peppers and use them to season the pasta salad. You'll find all the instructions by clicking here.
You can prepare this pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes or zucchini, for example!

Cookware

oven

Attributes

Keep refrigerated
Zero waste
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