Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Pasta Salad requires approximately 30 minutes from start to finish. This recipe makes 4 servings with 484 calories, 24g of protein, and 21g of fat each. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. It works well as an affordable main course. Head to the store and pick up artichoke hearts, olive oil, juice of lemon, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the peas you could follow this main course with the Easy Peasy Strawberry Dessert as a dessert.
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions, omitting salt and fat.
While pasta cooks, combine zest and juice of 1 lemon and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
Add artichoke hearts, cheese, bell pepper, and parsley; toss to combine.
Place peas in a colander; when pasta is cooked, drain pasta over peas. Shake well to drain, but do not run under cold water.
Add pasta and peas to artichoke mixture, and toss well until thoroughly combined.
Serve warm or at room temperature.