Description
A delightful twist on the classic Middle Eastern tabouli, this Oil-Free Tabouli Pasta Salad is a perfect choice for a scrumptious side dish or a satisfying main entrée salad.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked rotini pasta *
- 1 ¼ cups finely chopped tomatoes *
- 2 mini cucumbers, fine dice *
- ½ cup sliced green onions *
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley *
- .5 oz. fresh mint (+/-) *
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 ½ to 2 Tablespoons tahini
- ¼ cup + 2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup *
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Optional Dressing Ingredients:
- ½ to 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses *
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. When al dente, drain the pasta into a colander and run the cooked pasta under cold water to rinse and remove any excess starches and to cool down the pasta. Continue running under cold water, gently flipping the pasta around in the colander until the pasta is cold. Shake thoroughly to remove any excess water. Set aside 4 cups of cooked pasta.
- Place all the Dressing Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk well until smooth and emulsified. Set aside.
- Add all the Salad Ingredients (including the cooked pasta) into a large bowl, mix gently until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently mix until all the salad ingredients are thoroughly coated with the dressing. Serve and enjoy! Refrigerate any leftovers.
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.
*Serving: 4