Mediterranean Quinoa Pasta Salad
Ingredients
7 oz macaroni pasta gluten-free if needed
⅔ cup dry quinoa rinsed
1 small cucumber, cubed
½ can artichoke hearts in brine (120 g), drained
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped cone #3
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup black olives cone #4
1 cup canned chickpeas drained
1 red onion, diced cone #3
½ cup vegan yogurt dressing- (below)
Fresh basil leaves to garnish
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse the pasta under cold water. Set aside.
Meanwhile, cook
quinoa in a 2Qt until all of the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and
let cool while preparing the rest of the salad.
Wash and chop
your vegetables, then get a large bowl and combine all of the
ingredients for your quinoa pasta salad. Make the quick garlicky vegan
yogurt sauce and pour it over the salad. Toss to combine. Garnish with
fresh basil leaves and serve immediately or cover the salad with a lid
and place it in the fridge for an hour. This allows the flavors to
combine!
Yield: 1 cup
Easy 5-minute vegan garlic yogurt sauce with fresh parsley, garlic and creamy tahini that’s really nutritious and versatile! Perfect for meal prep, salads, wraps and any Mediterranean dish. It's a true flavor explosion for your taste buds!
Ingredients
⅔ cup soy yogurt, unsweetened (150 g)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons tahini
½ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 small bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a large bowl and whisk until you get a smooth, creamy yogurt dressing.
Serve immediately over salad, bowls or in a wrap and store any leftovers in a glass container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Use any fresh herbs for this delicious yogurt dressing! Instead of parsley, you can add dill, thyme, chives, mint and dried herb mixes.
You can omit the tahini if you don’t like it or are looking for a lower calorie and fat dressing.
Any plant-based yogurt works for this recipe as long as it’s unsweetened.
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