Name: Protein+® Stars Pasta Salad with Zucchini
Prep time: 140 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Protein+® Stars pasta; 4 EVOO (extra virgin olive oil); ½ Yellow onion, julienne; 2 medium-sized zucchini, diced small; 2 Pints Cherry Tomatoes Halved; 1 Lemon, Juiced, Zests Reserved; 5-6 Basil Leaves, Julienne (+Extra for Garnish); 1 Cup Mozzarella Pearls; 1 Ripe Avocado, Mashed

Protein+^® Stars Pasta Salad with Zucchini

2 hours 30 minutes

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This pasta dish is a bright, summery pasta salad with Protein+^® Stars pasta, sautéed zucchini and onion, cherry tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and a creamy avocado-lemon dressing. It's tossed together and finished with extra basil for a fresh, colorful presentation.

Pasta Salad Recipes

Ingredients

7 servings

1Box Barilla^® Protein+^® Stars pasta

4EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

½Yellow onion, julienne

2medium-sized zucchini, diced small

2Pints Cherry Tomatoes Halved

Lemon, Juiced, Zests Reserved

Basil Leaves, Julienne (+Extra for Garnish)

1Cup Mozzarella Pearls

Ripe Avocado, Mashed

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Dice zucchini, season with salt, and let drain in a colander for 2 hours.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to boil, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Drizzle with a bit of EVOO and cool down flat on a sheet pan.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the mashed avocado with lemon juice, lemon zests, remaining EVOO, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

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Protein+^® Stars Pasta

The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+^® Stars pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.

Shape

Star

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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