Catelli Bistro Rainbow Pasta Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Tahini is a sesame seed-based condiment used in Middle Eastern cooking; it has a rich, distinct flavour and is perfect for thickening dressings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 325 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ⅓ cup tahini
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 cups baby arugula
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 (375 g) package Catelli Bistro® Tri-Colour Rainbows
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chopped English cucumber
• ¼ cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
• ½ cup plain 2% yogurt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Lemon Tahini Dressing: Whisk together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, salt and pepper.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; transfer to large bowl.

Step 3

Add arugula, tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, half of the parsley and half of the feta to pasta; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and feta cheese. Serve immediately.