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Pasta salad is the perfect braai salad idea for any type of braai !

Ingredients

• 500g. rigatoni
• 2 c. shredded chicken
• 3/4 c. buffalo sauce
• 1/4 c. ranch dressing, plus more for drizzling
• 5 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c. freshly chopped chives
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook rigatoni according to package directions until al dente.
2. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
3. Add chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch, celery, and chives to bowl and toss until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Drizzle with ranch before serving.

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Ingredients

• 500g fresh cheese tortellini
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp. honey
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 c. chopped salami or prosciutto
• 1/2 c. baby spinach
• 1/2 c. oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan

Directions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and transfer to large serving bowl.
2. Make dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey and season with salt and pepper.
3. To bowl, add prosciutto, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and dressing and toss until well combined. Garnish with Parmesan.

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Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING

• 1/3 c. mayonnaise 
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp. sweet paprika
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE PASTA SALAD

• 800g. bowtie pasta
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 c. braai´d chicken Breast Strips
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for serving

Directions

1. Make dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise with oil, lemon juice, cajun seasoning, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Make pasta salad, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool pasta to room temperature.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add chicken breast strips and cook, tossing occasionally, until warm, about 4 minutes. Remove to a work surface. Let cool slightly and then slice into bite-sized pieces.
4. In a large bowl, mix together the cooled pasta with the sliced chicken breast strips, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and green onion.
5. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
6. Garnish with more green onions and serve.

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Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING

• 1/4 c. mayonnaise, preferably Kewpie
• 2 tbsp. Sriracha
• Zest of 1/2 lime (optional)
• 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1″ piece ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• FOR THE SALAD
• 4 oz. soba noodles
• Toasted sesame oil
• 1 small head broccoli, cut into 1″ florets (about 2 c.)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
• Juice of 1/2 lime (optional)
• 1 tbsp. sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
• 2 medium carrots, grated (about 1 1/4 c.)
• 1 c. shredded red cabbage
• 3/4 c. edamame, blanched
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced, for serving
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
2. In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook noodles according to package directions until just short of al dente (3 to 4 minutes if using soba noodles). Drain immediately. Add noodles and 1 teaspoon sesame oil to the dressing bowl and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
3. Cook broccoli: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon sesame oil and garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Remove from heat and toss with hoisin sauce, lime juice, and sesame until evenly coated.
4. To bowl with noodles, add carrots, cabbage, edamame, and broccoli and toss until well combined.
5. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and more sesame seeds before serving.

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Ingredients

FOR SALAD

• Kosher salt
• 8 oz. elbow macaroni 
• 3 c. packed fresh spinach
• 1 c.  frozen green peas or edamame, defrosted and drained
• 2 Persain cucumbers, quartered lengthwise and chopped
• 1/2 c. freshly chopped herbs, such as parsley, basil, or cilantro
• 2 jalapenos, thinly sliced into rounds
• 3 tbsp. capers, drained
• 2 tsp. lemon zest
• 1/4 c. toasted hulled pumpkin seeds 
• 1 avocado, cubed
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Crushed red pepper flakes

FOR DRESSING

• 3 tbsp. Lemon juice
• 1/2 medium shallot, minced
• 1 tsp. agave nectar
• 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente.
2. Drain pasta in a colander, then run under cold water to stop cooking and rinse off starches.
3. Set aside to drain while you make the dressing.
4. Make dressing: in a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, shallot, and agave. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil until mixture is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
5. In a large bowl, combine pasta, spinach, peas or edamame, cucumbers, herbs, jalapenos, capers, and lemon zest. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes, until spinach has reduced in volume and becomes slightly wilted.
6. Add avocado and pumpkin seeds and toss gently until just combined. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.

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Ingredients

FOR THE PASTA SALAD

• 600g. elbow pasta, cooked
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 c. 
• black olives, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish 

FOR THE DRESSING

• 1 c. mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. granulated sugar
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine elbows, celery, bell pepper, olives, and carrots.
2. Make dressing: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper and stir until combined.
3. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss. Garnish with parsley before serving.

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Ingredients

• 600g orecchiette pasta (or spiral/shell pasta)
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, preferably multi-colored, halved
• 1/4 c. torn basil, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook orecchiette according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
3. To bowl, add pasta, garlic and tomatoes; toss with dressing to combine.
4. Garnish with basil and serve.

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Ingredients

FOR SALAD

• 500g. fusilli pasta
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 c. halved grape tomatoes
• 2 c. spinach, packed
• 1/2 c. crumbled feta
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped dill

FOR DRESSING

• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook fusilli according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to large bowl. 
2. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes, then cut into 1″ pieces.
3. Meanwhile, make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In the large bowl with the pasta, toss together all remaining ingredients. Pour dressing over salad, toss until coated, and serve.