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Hummus Pasta Salad

30 min

Main

Salad
Presenting a straightforward yet delightfully tasty pasta salad that comes together effortlessly. The dressing combines the richness of roasted red bell pepper and hummus, enhancing the dish with an added creaminess. It's an ideal choice for a swift lunch or dinner option.

Servings

Total

30 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

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Ingredients

Pasta salad

  • 7.1 oz (200 g)
    dry fusilli pasta
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL)
    olive oil
  • 1
    zucchini, cut into 1 cm pieces†
  • 1 tsp (2 g)
    curry powder
  • ¼ tsp
    salt
  • 1
    carrot, grated
  • 1
    medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup (30 g)
    fresh baby spinach
  • ¼ cup (4 g)
    fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Hummus dressing

  • 1½
    roasted red bell pepper from a jar
  • ½ cup (123 g)
    hummus
  • 1½ Tbsp (22 mL)
    sodium-reduced soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp (20 mL)
    white vinegar
  • 1 pinch
    ground black pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta until al dente. When cooked, drain, then add to a large bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, add oil to a medium pan. When hot, add the zucchini and cook until lightly golden, about 4 - 5 minutes.
  3. Then add the curry powder and salt. Cook for 2 - 3 more minutes. Stir often. Then transfer to the large bowl as well.
  4. Add all the dressing ingredients to a small food processor. Blend until smooth.
  5. Add the carrot, tomato, spinach, and parsley (if using) to the large bowl.
  6. Drizzle over the dressing and toss to combine. Enjoy!

Notes

  • †For us, 1 zucchini weighed 320 g.

Storage

  • The assembled salad is best enjoyed immediately.
  • Store the pasta salad base separately from the sauce in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Combine when ready to enjoy.
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Grains & Starches 48%

• dry fusilli pasta

Proteins 5%

• hummus

Fruits & Veggies 47%

• zucchini

• carrot

• medium tomato

• fresh baby spinach

• fresh parsley

• roasted red bell pepper from a jar

Calcium
No significant sources of calcium
Fat

• olive oil

• hummus

Nutrition info

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Lisa - Nov. 11, 2024, 12:59 p.m.

Really quick and delicious. I used more vinegar in the dressing and swapped the pepper with Ajvar, since that is what I had at home. Yummy! :)

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Danielle - Oct. 20, 2024, 3:36 a.m.

I bought gluten free noodles. It taste good but feel I need a little more sauce. However, I don’t follow measurements exact with the remainder of the dish as I use the eyeball method.

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Mireia Olària Pisa - Oct. 20, 2024, 12:05 a.m.

We really enjoyed this recipe! I would just add some garlic with the zucchini and then it's perfect! ❤

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Hannah C. Rosenblatt - Oct. 18, 2024, 2:32 p.m.

Komplex taste, easy to make - really good food rainbow in a bowl ❤️

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Claire - Oct. 17, 2024, 11:56 p.m.

I'm excited to have this for lunch tomorrow!

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Holly P - Oct. 14, 2024, 11:42 a.m.

Made this as part of the meal prep menu and boy did it pop off 😍 a great start to the week!!

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Sandra - Oct. 12, 2024, 11:10 p.m.

Perfect and quick weeknight dinner

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Luke and Joy - Oct. 10, 2024, 6:52 p.m.

Could we also get a weight for the carrot like you provided for the zucchini?

PUL small logo PUL Team - Oct. 11, 2024, 3:10 p.m.

Hi Luke and Joy! One carrot for us is around 7 to 8 inches long, and around 75 grams. Don't worry if there's a bit of size variation in this recipe though - it's totally fine 🤗

Luke and Joy - Oct. 14, 2024, 9:05 a.m.

Thanks for the response. Much appreciated!

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rt - Oct. 7, 2024, 12:30 p.m.

I think this was my favorite of the whole meal prep. So saucy!

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Rachel McLaren - Oct. 7, 2024, 1:13 a.m.

It was great! I didn't include the vinegar though - but still thought the recipe turned out wonderfully!

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Amy Q - Oct. 2, 2024, 2:16 a.m.

Really appreciate how easily this came together once prepped. Pleasant enough taste and texture. Will probably save this one to try again during the summer months when I’m more keen to a cold meal.

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Carla Poot - Oct. 1, 2024, 5:07 p.m.

I made this as part of the meal prep plan. It’s delicious. And a lot if it, so plenty left for lunch for tomorrow. I used whole wheat penne to reduce the carbs ‘ effect.

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Athina - Sept. 30, 2024, 12:17 p.m.

This meal prep video came at the perfect time! First impressions are excellent! This is a very tasty pasta salad, prepping was indeed done in an hour and it was also super cheap! Thank you for the great content 🙂

PUL small logo PUL Team - Sept. 30, 2024, 4:39 p.m.

Woop woop! We're so glad to hear that the meal prep video was helpful and that you enjoyed the pasta salad with hummus, Athina 🤗

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Barbara - Sept. 30, 2024, 12:45 a.m.

I did the meal prep in a leisurely 1.5 hours and had the pasta salad for dinner. It was an effortless toss together and so good. It will feel like a ‘no cook’ week!!

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Agnes Anna - Sept. 28, 2024, 1:05 p.m.

Absolutely delicious and great base for other meals. I think it will be my favorite meal for work ;)

PUL small logo PUL Team - Sept. 28, 2024, 5:40 p.m.

Such a big compliment, Agnes! Enjoy your adventures with the hummus pasta salad recipe 🤗

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Antonia Z. - Sept. 28, 2024, 10:13 a.m.

Thank you so much for the video and the recipes! It's a real gamechanger for busy weeknights. Especially the grocerielist and prepping shared components is very helpful ♥️

PUL small logo PUL Team - Sept. 28, 2024, 5:39 p.m.

Gosh you're the sweetest, Antonia, thanks for sharing your love and light 🥹 it means so much that the PUL content is being enjoyed!

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