Crisp textures, creaminess, freshness, and a lot of indulgence, this salad has it all for you! It’s perfect for a quick lunch without spending hours in the kitchen, and it stands out from classic recipes you’ve surely grown tired of. Here is how to prepare a wonderful crispy salad in no time!
Why the Crispy Salad Trend Is Here to Stay and Delight Us
You too have probably seen all those crispy salad videos: rice, quinoa, pasta… Everything crackles and you understand why everyone loves it! It’s perfect for using leftover pasta or rice, for example, but also because it brings a new texture that is simply irresistible in your salad. The principle is (almost) always the same: you mix the pasta (or the rice, up to you) with spices and a little olive oil, then bake or air-fry for about fifteen minutes so they are nicely browned and crispy. Then, you just have to mix them directly with your vegetables, your proteins, and your favorite sauce!
And our combo of the day will really leave you speechless. We start with a base of cucumber, radish, and tomato for freshness, then add grilled bacon for the smoky touch. For the sauce, this creamy yogurt, mustard, maple syrup, and fresh herbs recipe is just perfect to coat all the ingredients well! Honestly, we can’t do without this crispy pasta salad. We want to eat it every day, varying the toppings for even more pleasure!
To make this recipe, follow the steps below:
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CRISPY PARMESAN PASTA SALAD 🥗
Serves: 2
Ingredients :
– 250 g short pasta already cooked (penne, rigatoni, farfalle…)
– 50 g grated Parmesan
– 1 tsp paprika
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 6 tbsp olive oil
– 1 plain yogurt (125 g)
– 1 tbsp mustard
– 1 tsp maple syrup
– 100 g cucumber
– A few radishes
– A few cherry tomatoes
– 40 g grilled bacon
– Fresh herbs of choice (parsley, chives, dill…)
– Salt, pepper
Preparation :
1. Mix the cooked pasta with the Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder and 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Pour into the airfryer basket or onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 200°C so they are nicely crispy and golden.
3. Prepare the sauce by mixing the yogurt, mustard, maple syrup and the remaining olive oil. Salt and pepper.
4. Add the cucumber cut into cubes, the radishes, the cherry tomatoes and the grilled bacon. Sprinkle with finely chopped herbs, then pour in the still-hot and crispy pasta.
5. Toss well to coat the pasta and serve immediately!
