This recipe for Pasta Salad has been with us for a while now. I think I may have made it after seeing something similar some years back or even discovered it accidentally. Anyways, this is a go-to recipe for me when we are bored of Indian food and this makes a great lunch box idea for children and even adults when you want a no-mess lunch which you can eat on the go or at your desk.

Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 packet raw pasta
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen paneer
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 2 tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves to garnish

Method:

• Cook the pasta as per the instructions on the pack. Let the pasta be al dente and not overcooked. Drain and keep aside to cool.
• Heat up the frozen corn and when thawed, drained and keep aside.
• Soak the paneer in hot water for 10 minutes, drain and chop into small pieces.
• When cool, mix together the pasta, onions, bell peppers, olives, paneer and corn and mix well.
• In a smaller dish, mix the spices, olive oil and lemon juice into a marinade.
• Pour the marinade into the pasta salad and mix well. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves. Check for seasoning.
• Cover and keep in the fridge for a couple of hours. Serve cool.