{"id":6560,"date":"2023-08-15T22:36:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T15:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6560"},"modified":"2023-08-15T22:36:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T15:36:18","slug":"protein-packed-pasta-salad-summer-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6560","title":{"rendered":"Protein-Packed Pasta Salad Summer Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">W<\/span>e\u2019ve been blessed with some of the tastiest food trends this summer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/strawberry-shaved-ice-recipe\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/strawberry-shaved-ice-recipe\/\">two-ingredient strawberry shaved ice<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-make-brazilian-lemonade\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-make-brazilian-lemonade\">Brazilian lemonade<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-peanut-butter-smoothie\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-peanut-butter-smoothie\/\">coffee banana breakfast smoothies<\/a>. And while we\u2019re always down to try something new, nothing quite screams summer more than grandma\u2019s tried-and-true pasta salad recipe. It\u2019s a BBQ staple.<\/div>\n<p>Since the season of hot sunny days and poolside shindigs came and went in what feels like just the blink of an eye, how about we enjoy the last licks of summer with the secret formula for making a vibrant pasta salad recipe loaded with an assortment of fresh vegetables, herbs, and punchy flavor? (Thank you for your service, Dijon mustard.) This August and onward, it\u2019s all about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/pastasaladsummer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/pastasaladsummer\">#PastaSaladSummer<\/a>. Ready to dig right in?<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><strong>The secret formula for making the perfect pasta salad<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kyra-selner-70014\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kyra-selner-70014\/\">Kyra Selner<\/a>, the culinary manager for legendary Dijon mustard company <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGrey-Poupon-Dijon-Mustard-16-0%2Fdp%2FB00CJ8K9KW%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11315-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fpasta-salad-summer-recipe%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpasta-salad-summer-recipe%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Grey-Poupon-Dijon-Mustard-16-0\/dp\/B00CJ8K9KW\">Grey Poupon<\/a>, the secret to making a perfectly well-balanced pasta salad boils down to (pun intended) one simple equation and a few key ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>First and foremost, Selner recommends using a small pasta shape. Preferably one that scoops and holds dressing (or sauces) well. Our top-tested recommendations are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFD-1100549%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fgiadzy.com%252Fcollections%252Fgiadzy-pasta%252Fproducts%252Fgiadzy-nodi-marini&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpasta-salad-summer-recipe%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/giadzy.com\/collections\/giadzy-pasta\/products\/giadzy-nodi-marini\">Giadzy\u2019s Nodi Marini pasta<\/a>, whose curling \u201csailor\u2019s knots\u201d are a great match for flavorful ragus, chunky sauces, and pasta salads alike<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FThree-Farm-Daughters-Semolina-Certified%2Fdp%2FB0C3WR72MQ%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11315-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fpasta-salad-summer-recipe%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpasta-salad-summer-recipe%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Three-Farm-Daughters-Semolina-Certified\/dp\/B0C3WR72MQ\/\">3 Farm Daughters\u2019 penne<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0C3WR5ZD3%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11315-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fpasta-salad-summer-recipe%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpasta-salad-summer-recipe%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C3WR5ZD3\/\">rotini pasta<\/a>, which are both made from premium non-enriched wheat flour and durum wheat semolina and pack nine grams of fiber per serving.<\/li>\n<li>Another option is orecchiette, whose cup-like shape is optimal for grasping pasta salad dressing. \u201cThe orecchiette pasta shape is my favorite for pasta salad because the little pockets in the noodle hold the delicious vinaigrette so well,\u201d Selner says.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Next, Selner says you\u2019ll want to add in fresh herbs, some of your favorite summertime fruits or veggies (three different ones offer a good amount of variety per bite), one source of protein (plant-based or not), one crumbly cheese, and a sweet and tangy vinaigrette (made with a dash of <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGrey-Poupon-Dijon-Mustard-16-0%2Fdp%2FB00CJ8K9KW%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11315-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fpasta-salad-summer-recipe%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpasta-salad-summer-recipe%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Grey-Poupon-Dijon-Mustard-16-0\/dp\/B00CJ8K9KW\">Grey Poupon\u2019s Dijon mustard<\/a>, obvi). In sum, the formula for the perfect pasta salad is: a small pasta shape + fresh herbs + one protein + three veggies + one crumbly cheese + a vinaigrette. Chef&#8217;s. Freaking. Kiss.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>In sum, the formula for the perfect pasta salad is: a small pasta shape + fresh herbs + one protein + three veggies + one crumbly cheese + a vinaigrette<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Then when it comes to the vinaigrette, Selner recommends something effortless and classic. \u201cThe Grey Poupon vinaigrette is simple, showcasing our mustard by combining it with honey, olive oil, and rice wine vinegar,\u201d she says. Of course, the start of this dressing is a touch of Grey Poupon is the perfect base for a vinaigrette. \u201cIts peppery taste and acidic flavor make your mouth salivate,\u201d she says. Not to mention, Dijon mustard helps emulsify the ingredients in a vinaigrette for a smooth and creamy texture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pasta-salad-summer-recipe\/\" current-title=\"This Simple Basil-Feta Pasta Salad Is Loaded With Protein and Anti-Inflammatory Perks\" current-image=\"pasta-salad-summer-recipe-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-02-15\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pasta-salad-summer-recipe\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pasta-salad-summer-recipe\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pasta-salad-summer-recipe\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A quick note about the vinaigrette: The dressing-to-salad ratio will depend on the moisture of the ingredients, Selner says. For example, tomatoes have a lot of moisture (and therefore will need less dressing), while asparagus has low moisture (which means more dressing).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to make the most of the season\u2019s harvest using pasta salads as the base<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are undoubtedly an endless number of ways of making pasta salad. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-pick-produce\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-pick-produce\/\">leading with the seasons<\/a> is one of our favorite ways to dream up the perfect recipe, making pasta salads perfect for summer <em>and<\/em> year-round.<\/p>\n<p>In the summertime, when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/farmers-market-guide\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/farmers-market-guide\/\">farmers\u2019 markets<\/a> are in full swing, pasta salads more than likely will be packed with the season\u2019s produce, like corn, cucumber, tomatoes, asparagus, and zucchini, as featured in Grey Poupon\u2019s summer pasta salad recipe. \u201cI selected asparagus and cherry tomatoes as the perfect summer veggies and included red grapes for little pops of sweetness throughout the salad,\u201d Selner says. Meanwhile, she says the feta cheese adds a creamy texture, and the herbs bring out the brightness of the vinaigrette. (It\u2019s also packed with 15 grams of protein per serving, BTW.)<\/p>\n<p>But in the fall, the perfect pasta salad might include beets, Brussels sprouts, pumpkin, apples, or broccoli. That\u2019s to say: Pasta salad summers can easily become pasta salad winter, spring, (summer), or fall\u2026 all you have to do is call.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1100553\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1100553\" style=\"width: 505px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1100553 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"pasta salad summer grey poupon\" width=\"505\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pasta-salad-summer-grey-poupon_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1100553\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Grey Poupon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Grey Poupon\u2019s Summer Pasta Salad<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Yields 8 servings<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><br \/>2 cups orecchiette pasta<br \/>2 cups cut-up fresh asparagus spears (1-inch lengths)<br \/>2 Tbsp Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard<br \/>2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar<br \/>1 Tbsp honey<br \/>1\/4 Tsp kosher salt<br \/>1\/4 cup extra virgin olive oil<br \/>2 cups chopped cooked chicken<br \/>1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half<br \/>1 cup seedless red grapes, cut in half<br \/>1\/2 cup crumbled feta cheese<br \/>2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil<br \/>1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh mint<\/p>\n<p>1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan as directed on the package, adding asparagus to the boiling water for the last two minutes.<\/p>\n<p>2. Meanwhile, beat mustard, vinegar, honey, and salt in a small bowl with a whisk until blended. Gradually whisk in oil.<\/p>\n<p>3. Drain pasta mixture; place in a large bowl. Add mustard mixture and all remaining ingredients; toss to coat the pasta ingredients with the mustard mixture evenly.<\/p>\n<p>4. Refrigerate for several hours or until chilled.<\/p>\n<p>Pro tip: According to Selner, one quick and easy way to simplify this simple pasta salad recipe is by using a fully-cooked rotisserie chicken from your local supermarket. \u201cIt makes a great shortcut when you need cooked chicken for recipes,\u201d she says. \u201cIf you are not using the chicken immediately, cut it into pieces and store it in tightly covered containers in the refrigerator for up to three days.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>An easy 30-minute, gluten-free pasta recipe:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"30-Minute Gluten-Free Pasta Recipe | Cook With Us | Well+Good\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8olkzuEZw0M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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