Expired Pasta Salad
A refreshing pasta salad using expired dry pasta that is still safe to consume.
15
Prep Time (min)
10
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups expired dry pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Cook the expired dry pasta according to package instructions, ensuring it is fully cooked.
2
Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to cool it down.
3
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and parsley.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
5
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is well coated.
6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
7
Serve chilled and enjoy!