Artichoke Pasta Salad

This Artichoke Pasta Salad is a delightful low carb Italian dish, featuring tender artichoke hearts and fresh vegetables combined with a zesty dressing. Light yet satisfying, it's perfect for a quick lunch or a refreshing side at dinner.

Ingredients

• Zucchini noodles - 200 grams
• Canned artichoke hearts - 150 grams, drained and chopped
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Black olives - 50 grams, sliced
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the zucchini noodles, chopped artichoke hearts, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced black olives.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
4. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh basil over the top and give it a final gentle toss.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low carb diets.
• Rich in dietary fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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