This Refreshing Pasta Salad is just the thing you need on a Summer afternoon! Whether you’re planning a picnic, a barbecue, or a light and healthy meal, this salad is your ticket to a refreshing and delightful meal!
Ingredients
- 225 g pasta of choice (Spirals are best!)
- 1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups chopped celery
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 2 cups red capsicum, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 can (approx. 425g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Creamy Herb Ranch:
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Method
1. Cook your pasta.
2. Prep the veggies — chop the celery, halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the fresh dill. Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
3. To make the hemp seed ranch, blend all the ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.
4. Strain the pasta and add to a large mixing bowl. Toss with the dressing, veggies and chickpeas. Garnish with fresh dill.
5. Serve and enjoy!
