Pasta Salad With Tahini Dressing

A modern, Middle Eastern-inspired twist on pasta salad featuring al dente noodles tossed with chickpeas, cucumbers, and a creamy tahini-lemon dressing. The nutty flavor of the tahini provides a rich, savory base that is much lighter than traditional mayo-based dressings. This vegan-friendly salad is a perfect, high-protein lunch that stays fresh all day.

Prep 5 minCook 13 minTotal 18 minUpdated Jul 3, 202618 minLow CarbVegetarianKeto Friendly

A modern, Middle Eastern-inspired twist on pasta salad featuring al dente noodles tossed with chickpeas, cucumbers, and a creamy tahini-lemon dressing. The nutty flavor of the tahini provides a rich, savory base that is much lighter than traditional mayo-based dressings. This vegan-friendly salad is a perfect, high-protein lunch that stays fresh all day.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Penne Pasta, cooked
  • 53.2 g Cucumber, grated
  • 1 medium Cherry Tomato, cut
  • 1/2 medium Avocado, peeled diced
  • 1/2 medium onion Red Onion, diced
  • 87 g Radish, sliced
  • 1.5 tbsp Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Tahini
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper

Instructions

  1. toss pasta with veggies
  2. mix up dressing pour over and toss
  3. chill or serve.

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