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Zesty Garlic Pasta Salad

While we use Pluck Zesty Garlic, any of the Pluck seasonings will taste delicious in this recipe.

Time
Cook Time: 7 mins
Servings 4
Description

Pasta salad is a great reuse leftover pasta. It's also a great, nutritious lunch for kiddos when adding Zesty Garlic Pluck. Either way, this fresh, delicious pasta salad is a quick and easy addition to anyone's kitchen repertoire.

Ingredients
  • For the pasta salad:
  • 10 oz organic fusilli or gluten-free pasta
  • 1 large organic cucumber, diced
  • One 10 oz container organic heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 5 organic green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 small organic red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz hard salami, thinly sliced
  • 7 oz mozzarella pearls
  • 1/4 cup organic parsley, freshly chopped
  • For the dressing:
  • 1-1/2 tbsp Pluck Zesty Garlic seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp organic coconut aminos
  • 3-1/2 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp organic cane sugar
  • 1-1/2 tsp organic Dijon mustard
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta according to directions. Once cooked, transfer to a large bowl to cool.

    This recipe features organic fusilli noodles, but you could substitute spiralized zucchini noodles instead for a healthier, low carb alternative.
  2. Step 2

    In a glass mixing bowl, combine your dressing ingredients. Whisk together until fully combined.

    The added coconut aminos add a savory, salty, umami flavor to the dressing. Feel free to add more depending on desired taste.
  3. Step 3

    Once your pasta has cooled, add in your vegetables, mozzarella, salami and parsley. Combine everything together well. Then, pour your dressing on and further mix until fully incorporated. 

    Adding higher protein sources such as shredded chicken or salmon would also be a great idea to pack in the protein to make this more of an entrée.
  4. Step 4

    Top with a sprinkle of Pluck and fresh green onions.