Description

This Greek noodle salad is a hit for any barbecue! The pasta is mixed with crunchy bell peppers and fine leek - this brings color and bite. The dressing is the secret: A sweet and sour mixture of olive oil, soy sauce, lemon and Greek herbs, which gives the salad this unmistakably Mediterranean touch. The Thermomix® makes it super easy: Mix the dressing, chop the vegetables and mix everything together in a huge bowl. Tastes lukewarm or cold, is super easy to prepare and keeps well in the fridge. Perfect for buffets, picnics or just as a delicious lunch. Vegetarians will also get their money's worth! Try it, you will love it!

Ingredients (9 ingredients)

700 g Gr. Noodles

4 piece Bell pepper

Leek

15 tbsp Sugar

18 tbsp Oil

1.5 tbsp Chinia, Greek spice

15 tbsp Soy sauce

3 tbsp Lemon juice

3 tsp Salt

Preparation (2 steps)

Prepare sauce

Thermomix® Setting

20 sec/Speed 3

Add sugar, oil, Chinia spice, soy sauce, lemon juice and salt to the mixing bowl and mix for 20 sec./speed 3.

20 sec

Mix salad and let it steep

Put the cooked noodles, bell pepper and leek in a bowl. Pour the sauce over it and mix everything well until the sugar has dissolved. It is best to let the salad steep overnight.

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About this recipe

This Greek noodle salad is more than just a recipe, it is a memory of sunny summer evenings and sociable gatherings with friends. I first tried it many years ago at a friend's house whose family comes from Greece. Since then, it has become an integral part of my barbecues and picnics. The combination of the simplicity of the preparation and the incredibly delicious taste makes it simply unbeatable. The list of ingredients may seem a little unusual at first glance, but it is precisely the interplay of sweet, salty and sour that makes the salad so special. The noodles, preferably short, grooved varieties such as penne or farfalle, form the base and wonderfully absorb the flavors of the dressing. The bell peppers, in various colors, provide a crunchy bite and a visual upgrade. The leek brings a fine spiciness and seasoning to the salad. The dressing is the heart of the salad: The sugar balances the acidity of the lemon juice and provides a pleasant sweetness. The olive oil, preferably a high-quality extra virgin, gives the salad a fruity note and makes it juicy. The soy sauce brings an umami depth into play that you don't expect, but which incredibly rounds off the taste. The Chinia spice, a Greek spice mixture, is of course essential for the authentic taste. Alternatively, you can also use a mixture of oregano, thyme, rosemary and some garlic powder. The Thermomix® makes preparation child's play. First, the dressing is prepared. All the ingredients for this are placed in the mixing bowl and mixed briefly but thoroughly. This ensures that everything is optimally combined and the sugar dissolves. While the Thermomix® is working, you can already cut the bell peppers and leek into fine strips or cubes. The cooked and cooled noodles, the vegetables and the dressing are then mixed in a large bowl. It is important that the salad is well marinated before serving. It is best to prepare it the day before and let it steep overnight in the refrigerator. This gives the noodles enough time to absorb the dressing and the flavors can fully develop. The recipe is already perfect for a vegetarian version. If you like it vegan, you can use a vegan spice mixture instead of the Chinia spice and make sure that the soy sauce is vegan. You can also vary the salad with other types of vegetables, for example with cucumber, tomatoes or olives. Feta cheese, cut into cubes, also goes perfectly with it. The Greek noodle salad is an ideal accompaniment to grilled food, whether meat, fish or vegetables. But it also tastes pure as a light lunch or as a side dish to a buffet. A fresh baguette or a piece of pita bread goes well with it. The salad keeps well in the refrigerator, tightly closed, for several days. So it is ideal to prepare it in advance and take it with you. It gets even better when it is left to steep!