Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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

1
Cook pasta according to package instructions, omitting salt and fat.
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While pasta cooks, combine zest and juice of 1 lemon and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
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Add artichoke hearts, cheese, bell pepper, and parsley; toss to combine.
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Place peas in a colander; when pasta is cooked, drain pasta over peas. Shake well to drain, but do not run under cold water.
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Add pasta and peas to artichoke mixture, and toss well until thoroughly combined.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings4
Health Score48
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