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.
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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
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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.
Merrell Readman is the Associate Food & Health Editor at mindbodygreen. Readman is a Fordham University graduate with a degree in journalism and a minor in film and television. She has covered beauty, health, and well-being throughout her editorial career, and formerly worked at SheFinds. Her byline has also appeared in Women’s Health. In her current role, she writes and edits for the health, movement, and food sections of mindbodygreen. Readman currently lives in New York City.