Fresh Veg Pasta Salad

Pasta! What a wonderful, wonderful thing. It's quick, filling and absolutely scrumptious. I've grown particularly fond of Maria's Pasta - made from lentils, vegetables and my personal favourite - chickpeas. Packed with protein, the noodles taste like a regular pasta but with far more benefits. I needed something quick before work and this dish came into my life. Here it is folks:

Fresh Veg Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

For the pasta:
3/4 Maria's chickpea fusilli
1/2 yellow bell pepper
8 cherry tomatoes
1/2 Tbsp dried oregano
Salt & Pepper to taste

For the dressing:
1 1/2 Tbsp tahini
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp olive oil

Directions:

1. Put the pasta on medium heat to cook.
2. While the pasta is cooking, dice up the pepper and halve the cherry tomatoes.
3. Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing.
4. Drain the pasta and then put back into the pot. Toss in the veggies and oregano.
5. Add the dressing and mix together until the pasta and veggies are well coated.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

The great thing about this dish is that it's so flexible. You can add any fresh veggies you have, herbs you like, etc. For a lighter salad dimply do and olive oil and lemon juice mix, adding a touch of apple cider vinegar. Eat up and enjoy!

Stay Protein Packed, dudes.