Shrimp, Lemon, and Spinach Whole-grain Pasta Salad

Health score
25%
Shrimp, Lemon, and Spinach Whole-grain Pasta Salad
45 min.
10
240kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and nutritious dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this Shrimp, Lemon, and Spinach Whole-grain Pasta Salad! This vibrant and refreshing salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a powerhouse of flavor and nutrition. With a perfect balance of protein from the shrimp and chickpeas, healthy fats from olive oil, and a burst of freshness from the spinach and mint, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this pasta salad serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, picnics, or a simple weeknight dinner. The combination of zesty lemon juice and fragrant garlic elevates the dish, while the whole-grain pasta adds a hearty texture that will keep you feeling full and energized. Plus, with only 240 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

Whether you serve it as a side dish, antipasti, or a light snack, this Shrimp, Lemon, and Spinach Whole-grain Pasta Salad is versatile enough to fit any occasion. So grab your ingredients and get ready to whip up a dish that’s not only delicious but also packed with wholesome goodness. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cups baby spinach leaves loosely packed
  • 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed canned (garbanzos)
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
  • 12 ounces fusilli pasta 
  • large garlic cloves minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 2.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest finely grated
  • 1.3 cups yogurt plain low-fat greek-style (or whole-milk yogurt)
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon chile flakes red
  • medium onion red chopped
  • 0.8 tsp salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes or according to package instructions.
  2. Drain and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, toss shrimp with 2 tbsp. olive oil, onion, garlic, 3/4 tsp. salt, chile flakes, and cumin; marinate at room temperature 10 minutes. Preheat a medium frying pan over medium heat, then add shrimp and marinade. Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are pink and firm, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, toss together pasta, shrimp mixture, spinach, chickpeas, yogurt, mint, lemon juice, remaining oil, and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt.
  5. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories240kcal
Protein14.19%
Fat27.18%
Carbs58.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.63
Glycemic Load
12.11
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.273043352625%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.65mg
Hesperetin
0.69mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Isorhamnetin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
0.46mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:240.32kcal
12.02%
Fat:7.31g
11.24%
Saturated Fat:1.25g
7.81%
Carbohydrates:35.46g
11.82%
Net Carbohydrates:31.94g
11.62%
Sugar:3.68g
4.09%
Cholesterol:1.84mg
0.61%
Sodium:323.8mg
14.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.58g
17.17%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.3%
Selenium:23.63µg
33.76%
Vitamin K:32.49µg
30.95%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.36%
Phosphorus:151.92mg
15.19%
Fiber:3.51g
14.05%
Vitamin A:679.35IU
13.59%
Magnesium:42.6mg
10.65%
Copper:0.19mg
9.48%
Calcium:93.53mg
9.35%
Folate:36.43µg
9.11%
Potassium:277.88mg
7.94%
Zinc:1.13mg
7.56%
Iron:1.36mg
7.53%
Vitamin C:5.52mg
6.69%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.68%
Vitamin E:1mg
6.64%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.9%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.81%
Vitamin B3:0.78mg
3.88%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.86%
Source:My Recipes