Creamy Farmers’ Market Pasta Salad

Pasta salads have been popular in Mediterranean cuisines for centuries, as they are a great way to incorporate fresh vegetables and herbs into a satisfying dish.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Creamy Farmers’ Market Pasta Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mixing Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Salads Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Pasta
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1 cup Bell pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Red onion
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh basil
• ¹⁄₂ cup Parmesan cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Mayonnaise
• ¹⁄₄ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and fresh basil.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and toss to combine.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Before serving, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.