Penne Mediterranean Delight Salad - Diabetic Friendly

FloridaNative's Note:

Hummus makes a very delicious and different pasta salad dressing. This recipe can serve as a filling lunch salad. If the mixture is dry, drizzle some additional olive oil to moisten. Add the pine nuts just before serving. From Diabetic Gourmet magazine and posted for ZWT 6 - GREECE.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 cups dry dreamfields penne rigate (or other low carb pasta)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup yellow cherry tomato, cut in half
• 2/3 cup prepared hummus
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/3 cup black olives or 1/3 cup green pitted Greek olive, cut in half
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Directions:

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain well.
2. Gently toss remaining ingredients except pine nuts with pasta. Refrigerate, covered, to chill.
3. Sprinkle with pine nuts before serving.

Reviews

[Shuzbud]

Wow! We absolutely loved this recipe! The nuttiness of the houmous combined with the perfect amount of lemon to give a tang without being overpowering provide a really refreshing, satisfying dish. I left out the capers and couldn't find pine nuts. We'll be making this often through the warmer months. Thanks for an absolute keeper! Made for ZWT6.