Eat to Energise and Release Body Fat › Energise Recipe 57

Pasta Salad

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min · Serves 2

Ingredients

• 8 oz dry whole-grain or legume pasta
• 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced Persian cucumbers
• 1/4 cup diced olives
• 1 cup arugula
• 1/4 cup chopped basil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp olive oil (optional)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
• 1/4 cup vegan walnut parmesan
• Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

Method

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. While it cooks, combine the tomatoes, onion, cucumber, olives, arugula, and basil in a large bowl.
3. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, and salt for the dressing.
4. Drain the pasta, add it to the vegetables, and toss.
5. Drizzle with dressing, toss again, and finish with walnut parmesan and red pepper flakes.

Highlights: 18g fibre, 13mg iron and 273mg calcium per serving.

Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.

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