PENNE MEDITERRANEAN DELIGHT SALAD - DIABETIC FRIENDLY

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Penne Mediterranean Delight Salad - Diabetic Friendly image

Hummus makes a very delicious and different pasta salad dressing. This recipe can serve as a filling lunch salad. If the mixture is dry, drizzle some additional olive oil to moisten. Add the pine nuts just before serving. From Diabetic Gourmet magazine and posted for ZWT 6 - GREECE.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups dry dreamfields penne rigate (or other low carb pasta)
1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup yellow cherry tomato, cut in half
2/3 cup prepared hummus
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup black olives or 1/3 cup green pitted Greek olive, cut in half
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain well.
  • Gently toss remaining ingredients except pine nuts with pasta. Refrigerate, covered, to chill.
  • Sprinkle with pine nuts before serving.

Badhon Khatrio
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


jeremiah brumley
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I've been looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe, and this one fits the bill perfectly. Thank you for sharing!


herbert kwikiriza
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.


Jahir Chowdhury
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the cherry tomatoes and the tanginess of the dressing are a perfect match.


Zhisu_Guy
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. It's also a great make-ahead meal, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Younus Khan
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I made this salad for a party and it was gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Kai Blood
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The salad was light and refreshing, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful.


md rubelhossain
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's diabetic-friendly too.


Owomugisha Sherrian
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one is amazing! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of veggies and pasta is perfect.


Ashan Ahmad
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This Mediterranean Delight Salad was a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the combination of textures. I will definitely be making this again.