Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe - healthy recipe channel

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are lower in calories and can be more affordable.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from lentils

Whole grain pasta adds fiber, while lentil pasta is high in protein.

Finely mince 3 cups of kale and devein it to remove bitterness.

Juice one lime and set the juice aside.

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of fresh minced garlic, sliced olives (with some brine), minced tomatoes, and the juice from the lime.

Add 1 tablespoon of organic olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mixture and stir to combine.

Place the mixture in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the pasta.

Boil a pot of salted water and add the organic penne pasta.

Cook the pasta until al dente, which took about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once cooked, drain the pasta and cool it under cold water.

Combine the cooled pasta with the chilled mixture from the refrigerator, mixing thoroughly to coat the pasta.

Taste and adjust salt if necessary before serving.

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