Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Parma Ham

SERVES 2

PREP TIME 5 minutes

COOK TIME 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME 15 minutes


FEATURED IN RECIPE


Fusilli Pasta

Brief explanation of the dish, what ZENB product it’s paired with, who it is created by. Building on the summary.    A light pasta salad made with ZENB Fusilli and packed with an assortment of delicious Mediterranean roasted vegetables, kalamata olives, feta and parma ham. Dressed to impress in a sugar and sweetener-free lemon olive oil dressing with oregano and fresh basil. 

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INGREDIENTS

  • 170g ZENB Fusilli
  • 1 medium courgette, cubed
  • 120g mixed peppers, cubed
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 110g mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 30g kalamata olives, pitted + torn
  • 5 - 8 leaves fresh basil
  • 1/2 large cucumber, deseeded and cubed (110g)
  • 50g feta, crumbled
  • 4 slices parma ham, torn
  • Handful of fresh rocket
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • Squeeze of lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Boil the ZENB Fusilli as per the packet instructions. Drain and allow to cool. 

 

2.

Add the courgette and peppers to a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. Toss with 1 tbsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast for 20 minutes or until the courgettes and peppers are tender. Allow to cool.

3.

Mix courgettes, peppers, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, fresh basil, feta, parma ham and rocket together in a bowl.

4.

Mix the dressing together in a small bowl.

5.

Add pasta to veggies and toss with dressing. Season to taste.

Tasty Tips

Use fresh basil to bring maximum flavour and good quality olive oil.


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