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about 9 hours ago

The Best High-Protein Vegan Mediterranean Pasta Salad

The Best High-Protein Vegan Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Recipe Details

Author Lauren Boehme
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes

Summary

A street-food–inspired Mediterranean pasta salad featuring lemon-tahini dressing, za’atar-spiced lentils, and Banza chickpea shells, layered with crunchy cucumbers, briny olives and artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy vegan feta for a bright, bold, protein-packed bite.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and let cool for a few minutes.

  2. 2

    While the pasta cooks, chop the cucumbers, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and artichoke hearts; set aside.

  3. 3

    Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, agave syrup, chopped Calabrian chilies (if using), salt, and black pepper until smooth; set aside.

  4. 4

    Prepare the lentils: Toss the cooked brown lentils with olive oil, za’atar seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper; taste and adjust seasoning.

  5. 5

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables, vegan feta, za’atar lentils, and the lemon-tahini dressing; toss until everything is evenly coated.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and acid as needed. Serve warm immediately or chill and serve cold later.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Banza pasta shells
  • 1/4 cup cucumbers (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1/3 cup vegan feta
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (diced)
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup artichoke hearts (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons agave syrup
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Calabrian chilies (chopped, optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked brown lentils
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons za’atar seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper
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