Okay, I know that pasta salad isn’t exactly the first thing people think about as soon as winter comes… but this salad is so good and so simple that I really can’t find a reason to eat it only during the summer.

It’s true that many times our body craves hot food in the winter, like soup or a stew.

And yes, pasta salad has the connotation of a spring picnic on a checkered tablecloth.

But honestly, it’s always fun to have such a quick recipe that you can prepare quickly without too much trouble.

You know what I mean – as a side dish that always waits for you in the fridge when you want to add extra freshness to a meal, or even as a complete meal in itself that you can prepare in an instant.

Besides, this pasta salad is an excellent solution for students or as a meal on the go – simply because it doesn’t require heating or cooling and it’s very satisfying.

Why do I love this specific pasta salad?

1. It contains whole carbohydrates {= satisfying and healthy!}.
2. It’s made with only 5 ingredients.
3. It’s so easy and quick to prepare.
4. It’s so rich in flavor.

So what are we waiting for?

Here’s the recipe

◄◄ Pasta Salad from only 5 ingredients! ►►

Preparation Time – 15-20 minutes.

Cooking Time – 8 minutes {or according to the instructions on the box}.

Quantity – 2 servings.

Ingredients –

• 250 grams of whole wheat pasta.
• 3 grilled red peppers {from a jar}, cut into small slices.
• 1 heaping tablespoon of pesto.
• 1 mozzarella ball, torn into pieces.
• 1 package of arugula.

Instructions –

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot with boiling salted water until it’s al dente {according to the manufacturer’s instructions}. Drain and transfer to a bowl to cool off and add a drizzle of olive oil.
2. When the pasta reaches room temperature, add all the other ingredients and mix together.

* You can serve it immediately or keep it in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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