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Garden Pasta Salad

  By lentilsorg  

April 28, 2017

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Wow everyone at your next BBQ or dinner party with this garden-packed pasta salad. The yogurt is blissfully blended with fresh dill and is tossed with plump lentils and the bounty of the season.

  • Prep: 15 Minutes
  • Cook: 5 Minutes

  • 15 Minutes

    5 Minutes

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  • Yields: 4
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Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a small amount of oil to prevent it from sticking. Cool on a baking sheet.
  2. Combine lentils, onion, asparagus, pepper, and bacon together in a large bowl. Toss into the pasta.
  3. For the dressing: Combine all ingredients in a blender or with an immersion blender and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss dressing with the prepared salad and season to taste. Garnish with fresh dill and serve.

Quick tip: This recipe is easily adapted to seasonal produce. Try using any vegetables that you have on hand or find at the market.
Don’t have a blender? No problem! Chop the garlic and dill finely and whisk in with the yogurt and oil.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) your favourite dry pasta

1 cup (250 mL) cooked green lentils

1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped red onion

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sliced asparagus

1 red bell pepper, chopped

6 bacon slices, cooked, drained, and chopped (optional)

DRESSING:

1/2 cup (125 mL) plain Greek yogurt

4 Tbsp (60 mL) chopped fresh dill (reserve some for garnish)

3 Tbsp (45 mL) olive oil

1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice

1 garlic clove, chopped

to taste, salt and pepper

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup (250 mL)
Calories400
Sodium310 mg
Potassium465 mg
Protein16 g
Cholesterol10 mg
Sugar7 g
Total Fat17 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Total Carbohydrates46 g
Dietary Fiber7 g