Hummus tomato and olive pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is made with cooked pasta, hummus, tomatoes, olives, and a variety of herbs and spices. This salad is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
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HUMMUS PASTA SALAD
This hummus pasta salad is a hearty side dish, but it could be a nice meatless main dish as well. Add the dressing while the pasta is still warm to allow the pasta to absorb some of the dressing. -Michelle Morrow, Newmarket, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 18 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place garbanzo beans on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain well. Place kale in a large mixing bowl; massage until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add pasta. , Finely grate zest from 1 lemon. Cut lemons crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lemons. In a small bowl, whisk water, tahini, garlic, olive juice, lemon juice and zest, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in garbanzo beans, tomatoes and olives. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TOMATO OLIVE SALAD
This salad from Dona Hoffman, of Addison, IL is amazingly simple and surprisingly sweet with a little brown sugar in the dressing. And as an addition, she suggests topping it with either fresh mozzarella or feta cheese.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, onion and olives. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PASTA SALAD WITH SUMMER TOMATOES, BASIL AND OLIVE OIL
This summery dish walks the line between tangy, juicy tomato salad and hearty pasta salad. To make it, ripe tomatoes are marinated with capers, garlic, basil and lots of good olive oil until they almost fall apart, creating a wonderfully soupy dressing for the pasta. Then the pasta is added while still hot to mix; as it cools, it absorbs all the bright flavors. If you can, choose heirloom tomatoes in an array of hues, and serve this in a glass bowl to show it off. Cubes of fresh mozzarella, or bocconcini, make for creamy addition. Add them just before serving, so the heat of the pasta doesn't melt the cheese.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories pastas, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, capers, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, red-pepper flakes, the whole basil sprig and anchovies if using. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup oil. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. The tomatoes should be aggressively seasoned. Let tomatoes marinate for at least 1 hour and preferably 2 to 3.
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until it is just al dente, usually a minute less than the package instructions. Drain well. Add to bowl with tomatoes while still warm and toss well. Let pasta cool, soaking up the dressing. Let pasta sit at room temperature for at least another hour and up to 6 hours before serving. Or chill for up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Just before serving, gently fold in torn basil leaves. Top with more olive oil and cracked black pepper before serving.
HUMMUS, TOMATO AND OLIVE PASTA SALAD
I had to play with the amounts a little but this salad is really tasty. I don't even remember where I got this from- I hand copied it from a magazine at some point. Cook time is chill time.
Provided by CarbFiend
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 3h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again. Allow to cool. Place pasta in large bowl with tomato, zucchini, onion and olives.
- To make hummus dressing, combine hummus, yogurt, olive oil, garlic and lemon peel in a blender. Purree. Add salt and pepper taste and process again briefly.
- Pour dressing over the salad, add parsley, toss well to combine. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 87.7, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 4.8
SUN-DRIED TOMATO HUMMUS
Hummus is a creamy puree of garbanzo beans and tahini (sesame seed paste) seasoned with lemon juice and garlic. It is a popular spread and dip in Greece and throughout the Middle East.
Provided by MARKCOSENZA
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Hummus Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place garlic, salt, tahini, and lemon juice into a food processor; process until smooth. Pour in the garbanzo beans and 1/2 cup olive oil; process until smooth again, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Once smooth, add the sun-dried tomatoes, and pulse until they have been chopped to very small pieces and are incorporated into the hummus. Finally, add the basil, and pulse a few times until mixed in.
- Spread the hummus into a shallow serving dish, and make a few decorative grooves on top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with paprika before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 348.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
SMASHED TOMATO AND OLIVE SALAD
This courtesy of Jamie Oliver. It is a simple addition to dinner. He suggests adding leftovers to hot spaghetti, I tried that with some zucchini ribbons and it was fabulous
Provided by Sassy Syrah
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In serving bowl, squeeze the tomatoes.
- Squeeze the olives in same bowl.
- Add olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- Set aside until ready to eat.
- Tear in as much basil as you can.
- Voila.
MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD WITH HUMMUS
Hummus makes this pasta salad delicious.
Provided by funnybelle
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and refrigerate until cool to the touch, about 15 minutes.
- Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and garlic in a medium bowl. Add cooled pasta. Toss with hummus. Gently mix in basil. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust the amount of hummus based on how wet or dry the salad seems. Garnish with feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 408.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Short pasta shapes, like penne or rotini, are ideal for this salad because they can hold the sauce and toppings well.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means cooking it until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will become mushy and won't hold its shape well in the salad.
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your salad will taste. Look for fresh, ripe tomatoes, flavorful olives, and a good quality hummus.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. This salad is a great opportunity to get creative and use your favorite ingredients. Try adding different vegetables, herbs, or cheeses.
- Make it ahead of time. This salad is perfect for meal prep because it can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Hummus, tomato, and olive pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover hummus. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe, this salad is sure to become a favorite.
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