Strawberry Summer Pasta Salad with Mint Tahini Dressing

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
Yields
Serves 2-4
Ingredients

Pasta Salad: 

  • 225 g uncooked gluten-free vegan pasta
  • Pinch of salt
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 20 fresh strawberries (or as per preference), halved and stems off.
  • 1 handful of salad greens
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1/4 – 1/3 cup crushed hazelnuts

Mint Tahini Dressing: 

  • 2 tbs pasta water
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 heaped tbs tahini
  • 1/3 cup plant milk
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Equipment Needed
Instructions
  1. Follow package instructions and cook pasta in salted water. Once ready, save 2 tbs pasta water for the dressing and drain the rest. Drizzle some olive oil onto the pasta and set aside for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Blend all dressing ingredients together until well combined. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and all other salad ingredients. Mix in mint tahini dressing and serve immediately.