Pasta Salad with Hazelnuts
Pasta Salad with Hazelnuts is an inviting and vibrant dish crafted with the flavors of Italy in mind. It's a joyous blend of al dente pasta mingling with the toasty crunch of hazelnuts, brought together by a dressing that sings with citrusy freshness. Colourful garden vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes add varied textures and fresh flavors. The entire salad is kissed by the fragrant aroma of herbs like basil or parsley and tied together with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and the zest and juice of a lemon. This creation is not just food but an experience reminiscent of a sunny Italian piazza, designed to be savored among friends and family and shared as a celebration of life's simple pleasures. For the full recipe and a more immersive exploration of Italian cuisine, you can visit italytodayrestaurant.com, where the head chef shares their passion for bringing the essence of Italy into your kitchen.
Equipment
- 1 pan
Ingredients
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 onion
- 100 g 3.5 oz bow tie pasta cooked
- 40 g 1.5 oz diced ham
- 5 g chopped hazelnuts
- 1/2 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp of fresh cream crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dice the tomato.
- Peel and chop the onion, mix the cold pasta with diced tomatoes, ham, nuts and onion.
- Prepare the dressing in a bowl by mixing mustard with the cream.
- Drizzle with oil then add salt, pepper and lemon juice.
- Mix with the salad and serve cold.