Macaroni Zucchini Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a medium saucepan, heat sunflower oil over medium-high heat. Fry zucchini slices in batches (do not crowd them) for 3 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a colander to drain. Tip zucchini slices into a bowl, pour vinegar on top and stir, then set aside.
• In the hot water, blanch edamame for 3 minutes; drain, refresh under running cold water and set aside to dry. Keep boiling water in pot.
• In a food processor, combine half the basil, all of the parsley and the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and process until smooth.
• In boiling water, cook pasta until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water. Return pasta to pot. Pour zucchini slices and their juices over pasta. Add edamame, basil sauce, lemon zest, capers and mozzarella. Stir together gently, then taste and season with plenty of salt and pepper. Before serving, stir in remaining basil.

Steps:

• Place zucchini on kitchen paper & sprinkle with salt, allow to stand 30 minutes.
• Rinse zucchini under cold water and pat dry.
• Combine zucchini, mushrooms and macaroni in a salad bowl, chill while preparing dressing.
• Place all remaining ingredients except peanuts into a blender & whip until smooth but not too thick.
• Coat salad lightly with dressing, chill & serve garnished with roasted peanuts.

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, dressing mix, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Top with basil and Parmesan before serving.