Protein+® Stars Pasta Salad with Zucchini
Protein+® Stars Pasta Salad with Zucchini
2 hours 30 minutes total
- Cheese
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Lemon
- No Meat
- Protein+®
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
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
Serves 7
| 1 | Box Barilla® Protein+® Stars Pasta |
| 4 | Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), Divided |
| ½ | Yellow Onion, Julienne |
| 2 | Medium Zucchini, Small Diced |
| 1 | Pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved |
| 1 | Lemon, Juiced, Zests Reserved |
| 5-6 | Basil Leaves, Julienne (+Extra for Garnish) |
| 1 | Cup Pearl Mozzarella |
| 1 | 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 3
Meanwhile, in two separate skillets, briefly sauté onion and zucchini with 2 tablespoons EVOO at high heat. Cool down.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix the mashed avocado with lemon juice, lemon zests, remaining EVOO, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
Combine pasta with sautéed onion, zucchini, tomatoes, basil, and the avocado dressing. Toss well to coat. Top with mozzarella and extra basil before serving.
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
- Cook time 8-10 mins
- Pack size 14.5oz.
- Range Protein+® Pasta