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Pasta Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Tahini is a sesame seed–based condiment used in Middle Eastern cooking; it has a rich, distinct flavour and is perfect for thickening dressings.
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Prep time
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Cook time
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Serves
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Pasta Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Catelli Tricolour Rainbows

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (375 g) Catelli Tri-Colour Rainbows
  • 2 cups (500 mL) Baby arugula
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Chopped english cucumber
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) Sliced pitted kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) Finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Chopped fresh parsley, divided
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Crumbled feta cheese, divided
  • Lemon Tahini Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Plain 2% yogurt
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) Tahini
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) Water
  • 1 Clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 tsp (4 mL) Salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) Freshly ground pepper

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Lemon Tahini Dressing: whisk together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, salt and pepper.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; transfer to large bowl.

Step 3

Add arugula, tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, half of the parsley and half of the feta to pasta; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and feta cheese. Serve immediately.

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