Penne Mediterranean Delight Salad Diabetic Friendly Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Penne Salad, perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner! This diabetic-friendly recipe uses creamy hummus as a unique and flavorful dressing, replacing heavy mayonnaise. Toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch. This recipe is inspired by Diabetic Gourmet Magazine and originally posted for ZWT 6 - Greece.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 409.4 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Penne Mediterranean Delight Salad Diabetic Friendly

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How to Make Penne Mediterranean Delight Salad Diabetic Friendly

  1. Cook 1 pound of penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Rinse the cooked pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process and drain thoroughly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with 1/2 cup hummus, 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Gently toss to coat evenly. If the mixture seems dry, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
  5. Before serving, sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts over the salad.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

17g

Carbs

17g