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Tuscan Pasta Salad with Lemon Garlic Herb Vinaigrette

Tuscan Pasta Salad with Lemon Garlic Herb Vinaigrette. Farfalle Pasta Salad with sun dried tomato, cucumber, spinach, vegan feta and Tuscan/Mediterranean flavors. Vegan Soyfree Recipe. Can be nutfree and glutenfree.  

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Farfalle , or other pasta
  • 4 oz baby spinach or other greens, about 2 cups packed
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun dried tomato (oil packed)
  • 1 small cucumber peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup vegan feta
  • or vegan cream cheese ( I like Kite hill almond plain)
  • fresh parsley , black pepper, vegan parm (optional) for garnish
  • other add ins: roasted zucchini or seasonal veggies , chopped artichoke hearts, olives
Dressing:
  • 1 large clove garlic pressed or minced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp or more black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano or parsley
  • 3 tbsp really good extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp or more lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to instruction on the package. Rinse in cold water to cool compleltely and add to a large bowl. Combine the rest of the salad ingredients except feta.
  2. Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients in a small bowl. (variation: Replace some of the lemon juice with red wine vinegar).
  3. Drizzle and mix the dressing with the salad when ready to serve. Toss well to coat all the greens. Add feta towards the end while tossing. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme, black pepper and vegan parm(optional). Let sit for 5 mins and serve.

Notes

  • Add chickpeas, artichoke hearts, or baked tofu (with salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, oil) for variation.
  • Nutrition is for 1 serve

Nutrition Information

Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 250mg (10%) Potassium 700mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2790IU (56%) Vitamin C 17.1mg (19%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388

% Daily Value*

Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 250mg 10%
Potassium 700mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2790IU 56%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 19%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 2.8mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.