Lemon Tahini Pasta Salad

January 22, 2024

Savor the vibrant flavors of Lemon Tahini Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that brings together a medley of fresh ingredients.

Tie all the components together with the zesty Lemon Tahini Dressing, ensuring every ingredient is coated in a harmonious blend of flavors. Toss the salad until well combined, allowing the pasta to absorb the delightful dressing and create a symphony of tastes.

Serve the Lemon Tahini Pasta Salad chilled, letting the refreshing citrus notes and creamy tahini dressing shine through. This dish is a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an ideal addition to your summer gatherings or a light and satisfying meal on its own. Enjoy the burst of freshness in every bite!

INGREDIENTS

2 - 12 oz pkgs chicken sausage, mine was fully cooked (used 8 links, it was 1 1/2 pkgs) **vegan swap tofu or skip all together
2 - 8 oz pkgs pasta used @kaizenfoodco (other faves are red lentil or chickpea pasta)
10 oz fresh English peas or frozen, thawed
1 bag chopped broccoli, chopped mine even smaller
1/4 c fresh chives, chopped small
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped small
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped small
1/4 c fresh dill, chopped small
4 oz desired cheese, diced into small cubes (I used goat cheddar from TJs)
Lemon Tahini Dressing
- 1/4 c tahini, I use the squirt bottle from Walmart
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1/2 c water
- 2 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves, minced
- 2 tsp each salt & pepper
- 2 T apple cider vinegar @bragg
  
  STEPS

Cook pasta, as package directions say. Cooked mine in the least amount of time for more Al Dente pasta salad.
Place in an XL bowl. Add all other ingredients.
Make the Lemon Tahini Dressing by shaking up the ingredients in a jar with a lid.
Pour over the pasta salad. Stir well. I added up macros, can you believe it?!