Dreamfields Foods UK

Penne Mediterranean Delight Salad

By Chef Antonio Cecconi

Prep Time:  25 minutes
Chill:  2 hours

Penne Mediterranean Delight Salad

Ingredients:
225g Dreamfields Penne Rigate
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup Houmous
100g cherry or grape tomatoes
100g ounces small yellow tomatoes
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper
Juice of 1 lemon or 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup Greek green olives, pitted
1/4 cup Greek black olives, pitted
1/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

1 cup = 4 ounce/100g measuring cup

Directions:
  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.  Rinse in cold water and drain well. 
  2. Gently toss all ingredients together with pasta.  Refrigerate and serve.
Recipe Nutrient Analysis: (8 side servings)

Nutrient

Single Serving

Calories (kcal)

203

Protein (g)

7

Carbohydrates (g)

11

Fat (g)

9

Saturated Fat (g)

2

Cholesterol (mg)

4

Sodium (mg)

410

Total Dietary Fibre (g)

4


Comments: Houmous 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.