Mediterranean Pasta Salad

• porties: 4

Ingrediënten

250g high-protein pasta

1 capsicum (bell pepper), diced

1 cucumber, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

½ red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup baby spinach

½ cup kalamata olives, sliced

Optional extras: artichoke hearts, roasted zucchini, roasted eggplant

1 cup chickpeas (or 1 can, rinsed)

150–200g feta or haloumi (or swap for cottage cheese for lower fat)

Optional: 2 tbsp hemp seeds (extra protein + omega-3)

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1–2 cloves garlic, grated

1 tsp oregano

½ tsp salt, pepper to taste

Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard for creaminess

Instructies

Cook the pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water so it doesn’t stick. Add to a large bowl.

Prep the veggies: Chop all veggies: capsicum, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, spinach, olives. Add to the bowl with pasta.

Add the protein: Mix in: Chickpeas, Feta OR grilled halloumi, Hemp seeds (optional)

Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.

Combine: Pour dressing over the pasta salad and toss well. Let sit for 10 minutes so flavours soak in.