Description
This easy-to-make, healthy Italian Lemon Pasta Salad is the kind of bright, zesty dish that disappears fast.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 8 to 10 oz. dry mini farfalle pasta (or pasta of choice) *
- ½ to ¾ cup green onions, sliced
- 1 cup chopped fresh baby spinach
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons tahini *
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (+/-) *
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano (+/-)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning mix (+/-)
- Pinch to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, rinse well with cool tap water until cold, shake off excess water, set aside to drain.
- Place all the Dressing Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk until smooth and emulsified, set aside.
- Place all the Salad Ingredients and cooked pasta into a large bowl, mix well to combine, then pour the Dressing over top, mix well. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
Servings: makes 5 ½ cups