Cilantro Pasta Salad

This vibrant Cilantro Pasta Salad combines the fresh flavors of cilantro with Moroccan spices, creating a delightful vegetarian dish. It's a refreshing and colorful addition to any meal, perfect for warm weather or as a side dish at gatherings.

Ingredients

• Pasta (fusilli or penne) - 150 grams
• Fresh cilantro - 100 grams, chopped
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped cilantro, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely chopped red onion.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
5. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 580 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese.

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