The Traveller’s Pasta + Bean Salad

baked pasta · beans · cold salad · corn · easy salad ·

Prep 1

This is the ultimate full meal to carry with you on board a flight or train. The ingredients are chosen accordingly to ensure that they travel well without spoiling too fast and hold shape. Pack the dressing in a small container separate to ensure no sogginess!

This recipe was first featured in Ahmedabad Mirror for their Travel Edition Special

INSTRUCTIONS

1 First mix the dressing together and store in a small container

2 In the bigger tiffin box, stir together all the ingredients

3 When ready to eat, simply pour the dressing into the salad, shake it up and enjoy!

ingredients

½ cup boiled macaroni
¼ cup boiled rajma / kidney beans
¼ cup boiled corn
¼ cup boiled peas
1 tbsp chopped olives
1 tbsp cubed cheese
Handful of mixed seeds (pumpkin, flaxseed, chia, sunflower)

Dressing:
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tbsp lemon juice
½ tbsp mayonnaise
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ green chili, finely chopped
1 tsp red chili flakes
2 tsp mixed dried herbs (oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary)

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