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    Creamy Garlic Hummus Pasta Salad

    July 11, 2022 by Emily Cooper Leave a Comment

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    This Creamy Garlic Hummus Pasta Salad is loaded with fresh veggies, and a garlicky hummus dressing. Can easily be made gluten-free or vegan-friendly!

    You can swap out the vegetables used in this recipe with those that are in season, to your preference, or with what you have on hand. Some additional ingredients I like to add in if I have them on hand is crumbled feta cheese or chunks of mild cheddar, green peas, quartered artichoke hearts, or even sliced hard-boiled eggs.

    Creamy Garlic Hummus Pasta Salad Overhead in Glass Bowl

    Summer to me isn't quite complete without a proper cookout. Burgers and dogs. Slices of juicy watermelon. Baked beans. And all the potato and pasta salad. The thing I love about this version of a pasta salad is that it is mayo-free, which is one ingredient that.. especially in the summer that I am wary of. There's just something about mayo and hot sunshine that doesn't seem to sit right with me.

    I've been known to make not-your-average hummus recipes like this savory stuffed french toast or this Dairy-Free Penne Vodka, so this hummus pasta salad shouldn't be too out of the norm for Sinful Nutrition fans.

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    Ingredients you'll need to make this

    • tricolor pasta
    • garlic hummus
    • milk, or milk alternative
    • garlic powder
    • salt
    • cherry tomatoes
    • diced green bell pepper
    • diced English cucumber
    • diced red onion

    Instructions

    Start by cooking 1 (12 ounce) box of tricolor pasta according to package instructions. Leave slightly al dente to keep your pasta salad from getting mushy.

    While your pasta is cooking, prep the dressing by whisking together 1 cup of garlic hummus, ⅓ cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt until smooth. If the dressing seems too thick or pasty, whisk in an additional tablespoon of milk until smooth.

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    Drain pasta, and let cool 5 to 10 minutes before adding to a large mixing bowl with 1 cup of cherry tomatoes that have been cut in half, 1 cup of diced green bell pepper, or about 1 small pepper, 1 cup of diced English cucumber, or about ½ cucumber, and ½ cup diced red onion, or about half a small onion. Stir to combine before adding hummus dressing, and tossing to coat.

    Hint: If mixture is too thick, add an extra tablespoon of milk at a time until thinned out. The mixture won't be as smooth as a traditional pasta salad, but shouldn't be too thick or gloopy.

    Pro Tips

    • Instead of the tricolor pasta, use a 12 ounce box of gluten-free rotini to make this recipe gluten-free. Be sure to follow package instructions for cooking, as they may differ from wheat pasta cooking.
    • If hummus dressing is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until thinned out.
    • Substitute vegetables for what is in season, what you have on hand, or whichever are your favorites.
    Creamy Garlic Hummus Pasta Salad in Glass Bowl

    FAQs

    Can this pasta salad be made in advance?

    Yes! It can be made a few hours, or even a day in advance. You may need to thin it out with a tablespoon or two with milk if stored overnight. It can keep for up to 4 days if covered in the refrigerator.

    Is this vegan? Gluten-free?

    As is, it is neither vegan nor gluten-free, but can be with some quick and easy modifications. Make vegan, by using a non-dairy milk alternative, and make gluten-free by swapping out the tricolor pasta with gluten-free rotini. Just be mindful of the cooking instructions, as they may differ from wheat pasta.

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    Creamy Garlic Hummus Pasta Salad


    • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    This Creamy Garlic Hummus Pasta Salad is loaded with fresh veggies, and a garlicky hummus dressing. Can easily be made gluten-free or vegan-friendly! 


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 (12 ounce) tricolor pasta
    • 1 cup garlic hummus
    • ⅓ cup milk, or milk alternative
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup died green bell pepper (about 1 small pepper)
    • 1 cup diced English cucumber (about ½ cucumber)
    • ½ cup diced red onion (about ½ small onion)

    Instructions

    1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool 5 to 10 minutes.
    2. While pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together hummus, milk, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside.
    3. Add cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl, and add diced green bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and hummus dressing.
    4. Stir until fully combined.
    5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.

    Notes

    • If dressing or mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until thinned out.

    *nutrition information estimated.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Side Dish, Salads
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅛ recipe
    • Calories: 232
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 274
    • Fat: 6
    • Saturated Fat: 1
    • Unsaturated Fat: 5
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 37
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 8
    • Cholesterol: 0

    Keywords: pasta, salad, summer, side dish, vegetarian

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