South African outdoor table
Braai Pasta Salad
Fusilli, charred peppers, sweetcorn and a sharp yoghurt dressing make a braai side with more freshness than mayonnaise.
Braai Pasta Salads and Sides
Choose fresh, curried and vegetable pasta salads that travel well and keep pasta central at a South African braai.
A useful braai pasta side survives the drive, complements food from the fire and stays safe in warm weather. These are proper pasta recipes, not a detour into braai meat.
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| Recipe | Total | Level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braai Pasta Salad | 35 min | Easy | Vegetarian · Make ahead |
| South African Curried Pasta Salad | 30 min | Easy | Braai · Make ahead |
| Sweetcorn and Feta Braai Pasta Salad | 30 min | Easy | Braai · Make ahead |
| Seafood Pasta Salad | 35 min | Easy | Under 45 minutes · Braai |
| Greek-Style Pasta Salad | 25 min | Easy | Braai · Summer |
| Pesto Pasta Salad | 25 min | Easy | Braai · Summer |
| Three-Bean Pasta Salad | 30 min | Easy | Braai · Summer |
| Peppadew and Feta Pasta Salad | 25 min | Easy | Braai · Summer |
Braai-table favourite
South African Curried Pasta Salad
A tangy mild curry dressing, crisp peppers, peas and spring onion make this cold macaroni salad useful beside a braai, not sweet and soggy.
Fresh South African braai side
Sweetcorn and Feta Braai Pasta Salad
Charred sweetcorn, feta, tomato, spring onion and lime dress farfalle for a colourful make-ahead braai side.
Chilled braai-table centrepiece
Seafood Pasta Salad
Fusilli, prawns, flaky white fish and crisp vegetables are bound by a light lemon-herb dressing made for sharing.
Fresh summer and braai side
Greek-Style Pasta Salad
Fusilli, cucumber, tomato, olives and feta meet a sharp oregano dressing that travels well when kept cool.
Green make-ahead side
Pesto Pasta Salad
Fusilli, green beans and tomatoes are coated in pesto loosened with lemon, not a heavy blanket of mayonnaise.
Substantial pantry braai side
Three-Bean Pasta Salad
Farfalle, three beans, peppers and herbs make a bright, filling salad with a mustard vinaigrette.
Bright South African braai side
Peppadew and Feta Pasta Salad
Sweet piquanté peppers, feta, cucumber and parsley dress fusilli in a sharp lemon vinaigrette that travels better than a heavy mayonnaise salad.
Smoky braai-table favourite
Bacon and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad
Crisp bacon, charred sweetcorn and spring onion meet macaroni in a tangy yoghurt-mayo dressing that stays balanced and textured.
Colourful make-ahead braai side
Beetroot and Feta Pasta Salad
Roasted beetroot, feta, rocket and toasted seeds turn farfalle into an earthy, sharp pasta salad with no mayonnaise.
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