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, a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes, but it also serves up to 8 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, picnics, or a simple family dinner.

Imagine twirling your fork around perfectly cooked linguine, coated in a luscious homemade vinaigrette that combines the rich flavors of anchovies, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon juice. Each bite bursts with the taste of the Mediterranean, transporting you to sun-soaked shores and lively markets. The balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates makes this dish not only delicious but also nutritious, with each serving containing just 261 calories.

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is versatile enough to serve as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack. Pair it with marinated vegetables, canned tuna, or hard-cooked eggs for a complete meal that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking for a quick and healthy option, this pasta salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Dive into the flavors of the Mediterranean and enjoy a dish that celebrates fresh ingredients and vibrant tastes!

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy 
  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard dry
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh loosely packed
  •  garlic clove 
  • 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%
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