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Hummus Pasta Salad

Zesty Hummus Pasta Salad that Elevates Your Meal Prep

This Hummus Pasta Salad is a quick, vegan, and gluten-free dish perfect for meal prep, blending crunchy veggies with creamy hummus.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Dried Pasta Use chickpea or lentil pasta for gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Hummus Any flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Tahini Sunflower seed butter can be a nut-free substitution.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Lime juice can be substituted for variation.
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced.
  • 1 medium Tomato Diced.
  • 1 medium English Cucumber Diced.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any variety.
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Extra Water Add until desired consistency is reached.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Spatula or Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add dried pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Marinate Onion: Slice red onion and place in a bowl. Add red wine vinegar and let marinate for 10 minutes. Drain excess vinegar.
  3. Make Hummus Sauce: In a bowl, combine hummus, tahini, lemon juice, and sea salt. Mix until smooth, adding extra water as needed for consistency.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and marinated onions. Drizzle hummus sauce over and toss gently.
  5. Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 2-3 hours to enhance flavors. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad holds up well in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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