Description
A healthy, grain-free pasta salad recipe with all of my favorite Mediterranean inspired flavors! SCD-friendly, grain-free, gluten-free, high-protein, high-fiber.
Ingredients
- 3 cups red lentil pasta
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
- 2 tbsp. flax oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. Himalayan pink salt
- 1/4 tsp. dried lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Optional: fresh chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Cook the red lentil pasta according to the instructions on the box, drain, and rinse under cold water for 1 minute. Transfer into a mixing bowl.
- Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and flax oil to the pasta in the mixing bowl. Gently toss with a spoon.
- In a separate small dish, combine the dried oregano, dried parsley, ground coriander, paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Add the spice mixture into the mixing bowl with the pasta and toss until well combined.
- Serve right away or transfer the salad into an air-tight container to store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Any pasta will work for this recipe!
- Category: entrees
- Method: stovetop
Nutrition
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 13
Keywords: healthy dinner, pasta salad, grain-free, gluten-free, lentil recipe, easy dinner, specific carbohydrate diet, red lentil pasta, Mediterranean cooking