Recipes
Lemon-Hummus Penne Salad with Cucumber & Tomato
Uses: penne, hummus, cucumber, plum tomato, red onion, lemon
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked penne, cooled
- 3 tablespoons flavored hummus
- 1/3 cup diced cucumber
- 1/3 plum tomato, diced
- 1 tablespoon finely diced red onion
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon water
- Black pepper and oregano
- Small amount of salt
Instructions:
- Cook penne until just tender, drain, and cool completely.
- In a bowl, stir hummus with lemon juice and water until it becomes a pourable dressing. Season with black pepper, oregano, and a small amount of salt.
- Add the cooled penne, cucumber, tomato, and red onion.
- Toss gently until everything is lightly coated. Chill until ready to serve.
Good for: A creamy, fresh pasta salad that uses hummus as an easy dressing.
Optional: Add sliced turkey, beans, or diced red pepper.