Vegan Horiatiki

Vegan Horiatiki is a delightful twist on the traditional Greek salad, blended with pasta for a filling and refreshing dish. Packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing, it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pasta - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium, diced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, bell pepper, and parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
5. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and toss well to combine.
6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes for a cooler dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber from whole wheat pasta and vegetables, aiding digestion.
• High in antioxidants from fresh vegetables, promoting overall health.

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