Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus pairs al dente bow-ties with cool cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and briny feta, all brought together by a hummus dressing that clings to each bite. It tastes bright, tangy, and herbaceous with a hint of garlic, making it a refreshing choice for lunch or a picnic-ready side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook bow-tie pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Drain and refrigerate until cool to the touch, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and garlic in a medium bowl.
- 5
Add the cooled pasta.
- 6
Toss with hummus.
- 7
Gently mix in basil.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper.
- 9
Adjust the amount of hummus based on how wet or dry the salad seems.
- 10
Garnish with feta cheese.
- Calories 440.16 kcal High 22%
- Protein 16.06 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 76.31 g 28%
- Total Fat 8.19 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.72 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.58 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 564.8 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 7.41 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 5.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 148.14 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.18 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 488.36 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 139.82 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 22.77 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus is a Greek side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crumbled Feta Cheese, Cucumber, Diced Onion, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 440.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus made of?
- The main ingredients are Crumbled Feta Cheese, Cucumber, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Dry Pasta. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 440.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus healthy?
- Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 440.16 calories and 16.06 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 564.8 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.72 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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