Italiano Salad ( Soups and Salads Recipe )

by Tarla Dalal

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A cold macaroni salad with vinaigrette dressing is just perfect salad to make if your meal theme is italian. Chunky cubes of tomato, capsicum, chopped spring onions and olives add in various flavours and textures to the macaroni. You could sprinkle some oregano into it too. Serve chilled and watch your loved ones take second helpings!

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 0 mins Total Time: 15 mins 5Makes 4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients

For The Vinaigrette Dressing (makes Approx. 1/2 Cup)
1/2 cup salad oil
2 tbsp vinegar
1/4 tsp mustard (rai / sarson) powder , readily available in the market
1 tsp sugar
salt and to taste

Other Ingredients
3/4 cup macaroni , cooked and drained
1/2 cup tomato cubes
1/2 cup capsicum cubes
3/4 cup chopped spring onions (with the greens)
3 tbsp vinaigrette dressing , recipe above

For The Garnish
5 to 6 stuffed olives , cut into halves

Method

For the vinaigrette dressing

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and refrigerate for at least an hour.

How to proceed

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Just before serving, add the dressing and toss well.
Serve chilled garnished with olives.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	214 cal
Protein	1.2 g
Carbohydrates	7 g
Fiber	1 g
Fat	20.2 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	304.2 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	0.1 mg
Vitamin C	25.5 mg
Folic Acid	5.8 mcg
Calcium	13 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	2 mg
Potassium	43 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg