Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
35 min.
8
261kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Mediterranean Pasta Salad! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, preparing a family dinner, or simply looking for a nutritious side dish, this salad is sure to impress.

What makes this Mediterranean Pasta Salad truly special is its dairy-free nature, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. With a tantalizing blend of anchovy fillets, fresh herbs, and zesty balsamic vinegar, the vinaigrette brings a burst of flavor that perfectly complements the tender linguine. Each bite is a harmonious mix of textures and tastes, from the crunch of fresh vegetables to the savory notes of olives and capers.

Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe serves eight, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With only 261 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a dish that is rich in nutrients. The Mediterranean Pasta Salad is not just a meal; it's an experience that transports you to sun-soaked shores and vibrant markets. So gather your ingredients, fire up your food processor, and get ready to savor the essence of the Mediterranean!

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy 
  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon mustard dry
  • 0.3 cup flat-leaf parsley fresh loosely packed
  •  garlic cloves 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 16 ounce pasta 
  • 0.8 cup olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. Process first 9 ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Cover vinaigrette, and chill 2 hours.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain. Toss cooked pasta with vinaigrette.
  3. Mediterranean Antipasto Salad Platter: Prepare an additional recipe of the vinaigrette for Mediterranean Pasta Salad; do not add pasta. Marinate cooked green beans, pitted kalamata olives, and grape tomato halves in the vinaigrette 30 minutes; drain.
  4. Serve marinated items on a large platter with Mediterranean Pasta Salad, canned tuna, quartered hard-cooked eggs, drained capers, and red onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories261kcal
Protein12.49%
Fat17.8%
Carbs69.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.25
Glycemic Load
18.03
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.4291304796934%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
5.4mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.38mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:261.35kcal
13.07%
Fat:5.08g
7.81%
Saturated Fat:0.75g
4.69%
Carbohydrates:44.76g
14.92%
Net Carbohydrates:42.81g
15.57%
Sugar:3.19g
3.54%
Cholesterol:1.2mg
0.4%
Sodium:300.27mg
13.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.02g
16.04%
Selenium:36.94µg
52.77%
Vitamin K:43.62µg
41.54%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.19%
Phosphorus:116.54mg
11.65%
Copper:0.18mg
8.95%
Magnesium:34.27mg
8.57%
Fiber:1.95g
7.8%
Vitamin B3:1.29mg
6.45%
Iron:1.09mg
6.06%
Zinc:0.89mg
5.92%
Vitamin C:4.29mg
5.2%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.82%
Potassium:166.64mg
4.76%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.57%
Vitamin A:212.16IU
4.24%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.82%
Folate:14.8µg
3.7%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.76%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.54%
Calcium:23.47mg
2.35%
Source:My Recipes