GREEK PASTA SALAD | easy, healthy recipe
This light and bright Greek Pasta Salad is an easy, healthy recipe that is made with fusilli pasta, diced cucumber, grape tomatoes, yellow peppers, Kalamata olives, red onion, and tangy feta cheese! It's a great summer side dish or light lunch and is also perfect for meal prep.
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0:00 Intro - Pasta salad is so versatile!
0:27 Prepping the vegetables
1:01 Chopping a bell pepper
1:29 Chopping a red onion
1:53 Preparing the Greek salad dressing
3:01 Preparing the Fusilli pasta
3:30 Bringing the salad together
4:27 Enjoy!
4:49 Outro
EASY GREEK PASTA SALAD
16 ounces short pasta (penne, bowtie, fusilli, etc)
1 English cucumber diced
1-pint grape tomatoes halved
1 bell pepper diced (yellow or orange)
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives sliced
1/2 cup red onion diced
3 ounces of feta cheese crumbled
Greek Salad Dressing
1 large clove of garlic crushed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and transfer to a large bowl.
Add the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, Kalamata olives, red onion, and feta cheese.
Combine garlic, oregano, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small jar. Slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. If using a mason jar, you can simply put the lid on and shake the jar until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss well. Chill for 2-3 hours before serving and enjoy!
NOTES
This salad is lightly dressed. If you like extra dressing on your pasta salad, feel free to 1.5x the dressing.
Store the leftover salad in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for about 4 to 5 days. Before serving again, give it a good stir and taste + season again as needed. This salad is best served chilled.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
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Sautéed Zucchini (side dish, pasta & pizza topping)
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⭐️ Sautéed zucchini is the easiest and most versatile zucchini recipe because you can eat the zucchini on its own, as a side dish, or use them in many other recipes.
⭐️ Ingredients
1 pound of zucchini (2 medium)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
1 handful flat-leaf parsley
½ lemon
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How to Grill Any Vegetable on Griddle Pan or BBQ!
Cooking vegetables on the BBQ or griddle pan doesn’t have to be difficult, and the results can be absolutely delicious! With a little bit of know-how, you can prepare a wide range of veggies, from eggplant to mushrooms, potatoes, and carrots, and make them all taste amazing.
One key tip to keep in mind is that some vegetables, like potatoes and carrots, take longer to cook than others, so you’ll want to give them a head start. You can do this by boiling them for a few minutes before grilling or searing them on the BBQ or griddle pan.
Once your veggies are prepped and ready to go, it’s time to start cooking! The key here is to aim for a nice, even char on each vegetable. This will give them a delicious smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of the veggies.
Drizzling your cooked veggies with a dressing or sauce takes them to a whole new level. This can be something as simple as a little bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, or you could get more creative with a homemade pesto or even aioli.
Now, it’s important to note that your furry friend may not appreciate the meatless delicious smells wafting from your BBQ or griddle pan, but your guests certainly will! So next time you’re looking for a tasty and healthy side dish to serve at your next cookout, consider cooking up some delicious grilled veggies.
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Chickpea Quinoa Salad (20 min lunch idea)
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⭐️ Chickpeas and quinoa are combined to create a simple and healthy chickpea quinoa salad with fresh, seasonal veggies and a simple lemon vinaigrette.
This salad offers a nutritious, naturally vegan, gluten-free meal choice that will please even the pickiest eaters.
⭐️ Ingredients
For the Quinoa
1 cup uncooked quinoa or about 3 cups cooked quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable broth
⅓ teaspoon salt
For the Salad
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas
1½ cup yellow bell pepper
1½ cup cucumber
1½ cup cherry tomatoes
½ cup olives
¼ red onion
⅓ cup parsley
1 ripe avocado optional
For the Dressing
4 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
2 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon salt
4 twists black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin optional
Metric:
For the Quinoa
200 grams uncooked quinoa or about 3 cups cooked quinoa
480 grams water or vegetable broth
⅓ teaspoon salt
For the Salad
230 grams chickpeas or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas
200 grams yellow bell pepper
200 grams cucumber
250 grams cherry tomatoes
½ cup olives
40 grams red onion
⅓ cup parsley
1 ripe avocado optional
For the Dressing
55 grams olive oil extra virgin
30 grams lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
15 grams mustard
15 grams maple syrup
½ teaspoon salt
4 twists black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin optional
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Best Pasta Salad Ever????
1 pound Rotini pasta, multicolored
3 cups cherry tomatoes,halfed
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup broccoli, sliced
1/2 cup cucumbers, diced
1/2 cup kalamata(black)olives,sliced
1/4 cup carrot,sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 bottle of Wishbone Italian Dressing
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-3 pinches red pepper flakes (optional)
Boil the pasta according to the directions on the package. Allow to pasta to cool.(You can run cold water over pasta to help it cool faster.)
In a bowl, add and mix all the ingredients together. Refrigerate before serving. *In my opinion it taste the best the next day bc everything has marinated over night*
Vegan Potato Salad
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⭐️ This delicious and creamy vegan potato salad is easy to make for a quick lunch, and it's a great make-ahead recipe for barbecues, putlocks, and summer cookouts.
⭐️ Ingredients
FOR THE POTATOES
2½ pounds of potatoes Yukon gold
½ gallon of cold water
1 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
FOR THE POTATO SALAD DRESSING
¾ cup of vegan mayo
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
1 stalk (2 oz) of celery + ½ teaspoon celery seeds optional
½ cup of shallot
2 tablespoons of mustard
1 cup of fresh herbs dill, parsley, chives, or a mix of all
4 pickled cucumbers
1 teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of black pepper
½ teaspoon of paprika
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