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Servings: 2 servings

Red pasta salad with chorizo and greens

Here you have one of the perhaps most delightful pasta salads I know – perfect for the spring and summer menu. It is packed with flavor and satiety, and it is simple and quick to make. It can be a meal in itself, a side dish to meat, or maybe part of a buffet.
Author: Henriette Kristiansen
Course: Salad, Sides
Cuisine: Danish
Keyword: fast food, Pasta, Salad, Sides, Spring, Summer
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 300 gram Pasta coarse
  • 36 gram Red pesto
  • 100 gram Chorizo sliced
  • 75 gram Salad e.g. lamb's lettuce, spinach, or a mix
  • 200 gram Cherry Tomatoes
  • 150 gram Peas freshly shelled
  • 100 gram feta
  • 2 handfuls Peanuts

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the instructions and let it cool. Then toss it in the pesto.
  • Cut the chorizo into smaller pieces and fry it in the pan for 3-4 minutes until crispy. Toss the chorizo into the pasta.
  • Quarter the tomatoes and toss into the pasta along with the peas and feta.
  • Finally, gently fold in the salad.
  • Arrange in a bowl or on a platter and top with peanuts. Serve