Creamy Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Creamy Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Serves 6 as a side
Servings 6
Calories 229 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/2 cups short pasta such as bow ties, penne or spirals
  • 2 cups rocket leaves roughly chopped
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 2–3 lebanese cucumbers chopped
  • 1/2 red onion finely sliced
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup pesto homemade or store bought
  • 2 tablespoons greek yoghurt or natural yoghurt
  • 1–2 tablespoons water
  • sea salt & cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, rinse and leave to cool.
  • For the dressing: Mix the pesto and yoghurt in a small bowl. Slowly add water until your desired consistency is reached. Season well.
  • Place the cooked pasta and all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and combine well.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad, season well and toss to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 469mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 815IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 261mgIron: 1mg

Keywords

Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Nut Free, Pescetarian, Vegetarian
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