Mediterranean Pasta Salad is all prettied up with a little extra veggies and spices.
Course Lunch
Cuisine Salad
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 8Servings
Calories 460kcal
Author Ginny McMeans
Ingredients
16ouncesbowtie pasta, some of the boxes are 12 ounces now but that works fine too with all the same measurements
1poundmushrooms
2cupsbaby spinach
1cupwalnuts
¼cuplemon juice
3tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
½cupextra virgin olive oil
2tablespoonsvegan parmesan cheese
1 ½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Cook the bowtie pasta according to your package directions. Drain when done and set aside to cool.
Clean your mushrooms by wiping them clean with a damp cloth. You should not clean mushrooms by soaking them in water because mushrooms soak up liquid like a sponge. You don't want watery mushrooms.
If any of the mushrooms are large you can cut them in half or in quarters or slices. Or mix it up.
In a small bowl mix the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, vegan parmesan cheese (recipe), salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a large bowl add the cooked and cooled pasta, mushrooms, baby spinach, walnuts, and dressing. Toss gently to incorporate the dressing throughout.
Cover and put in the fridge so that it can meld. Anywhere from a couple of hours to 4 days.
Ready to serve and it is great at room temperature too.