Description
A vibrant celebration of flavors with fresh lemon, basil, and marinated artichokes, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large zucchini, cut into 3/4 inch half moons
- 8 oz of orecchiette pasta
- 2-3 cups spinach, roughly chopped
- 1, 6.5 oz jar of marinated artichoke hearts, diced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 1 medium lemon, fully zested and cut in half
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, stems removed
- 1-2 cloves of garlic, grated (to taste)
- 3 tbsp pepitas or sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup plain unsweetened plant-based yogurt
- 1 tsp yellow miso paste
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Place zucchini pieces on a towel, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out excess water. Pat dry.
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine in a large mixing bowl the cold pasta with spinach and artichoke hearts.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat in a skillet. Sauté onions with a pinch of salt until softened, then add to the mixing bowl.
- Cook zucchini and lemon halves cut side down in the skillet until caramelized, about 3 minutes for zucchini and 5-6 minutes for lemon. Add cooked zucchini to the mixing bowl.
- Combine basil, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, pepitas, yogurt, miso paste, remaining oil, juice from the cooked lemon, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour half the dressing over the pasta salad and mix; use more dressing as desired when serving.
Notes
Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg