Sałatka Makaronowa

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 250 gSpiral pasta
• 300 gTomato, diced
• 80 gBlack olive, halved
• 150 gCorn, drained
• 150 gYellow cheese, cubed
• 200 gFresh cucumber, diced
• 2 tbspOlive oil
• 12 gChive, chopped
• 2 tbspLemon juice
• ¾ tspSalt
• ¼ tspBlack pepper, ground

Equipment

stovetop, refrigerator, large pot, colander, cutting board, knife, large bowl, spoon, serving bowl, cover

Instructions

1. 1
   Mise En Place

   Gather and measure all ingredients, then set out a large pot, colander, cutting board, knife, large bowl, spoon, and serving bowl. · 5 min

   What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.

2. 2
   Cook Pasta

   Boil the spiral pasta until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes, then drain, rinse under cold water, and leave it to cool fully. · 12 min

   What to look for: Pasta spirals are separate, cooled, and no longer steaming.

3. 3
   Cut Salad Pieces

   Dice the tomato and fresh cucumber, halve the black olives, cube the yellow cheese, and drain the canned corn very well. · 8 min

   What to look for: Vegetables and cheese are cut into even bite-size pieces.

4. 4
   Combine Base

   Add the cooled pasta, tomato, cucumber, black olives, corn, and yellow cheese to a large bowl, then toss gently to combine. · 4 min

   What to look for: Pasta and colorful salad pieces are evenly mixed.

5. 5
   Dress Salad

   Pour in olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, then fold until the pasta has a light glossy coating. · 3 min

   What to look for: The dressing lightly coats the pasta without pooling heavily.

6. 6
   Fold In Chives

   Fold in the chopped chives with broad, gentle turns so the pasta stays intact and green flecks are spread through the salad. · 2 min

   What to look for: Chives are evenly distributed and the salad still looks fresh.

7. 7
   Chill Salad

   Cover the bowl and chill the salad for at least 30 minutes so the pasta absorbs the lemony oil dressing and the flavors settle. · 30 min

   What to look for: The salad is cold and the dressing looks lightly absorbed.

8. 8
   Serve Cold

   Serve the chilled pasta salad as a light Polish supper, folding once more if dressing has settled at the bottom of the bowl. · 2 min

   What to look for: The salad is glossy, colorful, and served cold.