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Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

Lemon Basil Pasta Salad: A Refreshing Vegan Delight

This Lemon Basil Pasta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant vegan dish that combines zesty lemon with aromatic basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Gluten-free pasta Like Barilla or Banza
  • 1 cup Fresh basil
  • 1 cup Zucchini Cut into thin half-moons
  • 1 small Red onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Artichoke hearts Marinated or sun-dried
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach Arugula can be a substitute
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Plain plant-based yogurt Forager Project or Silk's Soy
  • 1 each Lemon Juice and zest
  • 1 tbsp Miso paste Nutritional yeast can be a substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh, or roasted as an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas Can replace with sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Any neutral oil can work
  • 1/2 tsp Salt To taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • high-speed blender
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut zucchini into thin half-moons, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. Bring salted water to a boiling point in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Sauté chopped red onion in olive oil over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
  4. Caramelize zucchini and halved lemons in the skillet, about 3 minutes per side.
  5. Blend basil, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, pepitas, yogurt, miso, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
  6. Toss half the dressing with the pasta mixture in the bowl, and add more dressing if needed.
  7. Cover salad with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the veggies and dressing according to your preferences for a unique twist on a classic pasta salad.

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