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This Feta Pasta Salad Contains A Hidden Veggie Twist
If pasta salad hasn't already made it to your summer menu, you're surely missing out. A filling and flavorful alternative to traditional salad, pasta salads are both highly customizable and nutritious, making for the perfect lunch when you're low on time or a quick dinner as you're running out the door.
I've personally been in a Greek salad kick over the last several weeks, so when recipe developer and cookbook author Rachel Mansfield shared her creamy feta pasta salad on Instagram last week, I was eager to try it…but with a twist. While the recipe is already loaded with a variety of fresh veggies from red onion to cucumber and roasted red pepper (my favorite), any dish can always do with a little extra boost of nutrients, which is where mbg's organic veggies+ comes in.
Adding just 1 tablespoon of this USDA-certified organic greens powder to the already flavorful whipped feta dressing will provide a powerhouse blend of organic sea vegetables, leafy greens, berries, herbs, digestive enzymes, prebiotics, and probiotics to your meal without any extra thought. These ingredients come with a wide array of health benefits, such as support for your body's gut microbiome, digestion, and nutrient absorption.*
Looking to get a little extra fiber in your diet? organic veggies+ is a good source that mixes easily into your pasta salad for some significant health offerings that will add a savory twist to your meal. And if you're not yet sold, this blend can even help balance blood sugar levels, leaving you feeling sustained throughout the day.*
Creamy Whipped Feta Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (or gluten-free pasta) of choice
- ½ cup kalamata olives, chopped
- ⅓ cup tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup cucumber, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- ⅓ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
Whipped feta dressing
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon organic veggies+
Method
- Cook pasta per package instructions.
- Run under cool water when ready in a strainer, and let it strain the pasta.
- Add the pasta and pasta salad ingredients to a large bowl and mix together.
- In a blender, add the dressing ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Dress pasta salad with desired amount of dressing (I used it all) and enjoy! I love to let it sit and marinate for a couple of hours too before serving if I have time.