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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and fresh basil.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.