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Buffalo Pasta Salad
Backcountry Foodie Recipe
Pack a little extra heat (and a lot more flavor) in your bear bag with this pasta salad.
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NUTRITION (per serving)
cal/oz
138
cal/gram
4.9
Calories
801
kcal
PROTEIN
11
g
CARBS
68
g
Fiber
3
g
Added Sugar
0
g
Fat
53
g
Sodium
526
mg
Home Prep Time
3
minutes
mins
Field Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
WT/SERVING
5.8 oz (162 g)
MEAL PREP
Cold Soak, Cook, Dehydrator Required
Diet TYPES
Dairy-Free, Low-Sugar, Nut-Free, Vegetarian
Servings
1
serving
INGREDIENTS
0.5x
1x
2x
3x
1
cup
(
85
g
)
elbow macaroni, precooked and dehydrated
,
measurement is after dehydrated, not the raw ingredient
1
Tbsp
(
0.8
g
)
red bell peppers, freeze-dried
½
Tbsp
(
2
g
)
jalapeno peppers, dehydrated
1
tsp
(
1
g
)
red onion, freeze-dried
1
Tbsp
(
6
g
)
buffalo sauce mix, powder
6
packet
(
67
g
)
mayonnaise
8
oz
(
240
mL
)
water
OPTIONAL
1
tsp
(
5
g
)
red bell peppers, dehydrated (substitution)
½
tsp
(
1
g
)
red onion, dehydrated (substitution)
INSTRUCTIONS (per serving)
HOME
Put noodles, bell pepper, jalapeno, and red onion in a bag or container to be used in the backcountry.
See meal prep tip below.
Pack buffalo sauce powder in a separate bag or container to be stored with the noodle bag.
Pack 6 x 0.4 oz packets (67 g) of mayonnaise to be added at the time the meal is consumed.
FIELD
Add 8 oz (240 mL) hot/cold water to the noodle bag.
Let noodles and vegetables stand until fully rehydrated.
Consume or properly discard the remaining broth to practice the Leave No Trace principle.
Add buffalo sauce powder and 6 packets (67 g) mayonnaise.
Stir to mix well and enjoy!
NOTES
MEAL PREP TIPS
Any mini-shaped pasta can be used for this recipe, with larger shapes not rehydrating as quickly.
Powdered buffalo sauce mix can be found in the salad dressing or sauce mix aisles in grocery stores.
NUTRITION
Total sugar (per serving): 3 g with no added sugar
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