Easy Green Lentils Pasta Salad With Yogurt Dressing

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu provides a dairy-free option while cottage cheese is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from lentils

Whole grain pasta offers more fiber, while lentil pasta can be less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often cheaper and offers a tangy flavor.

Start cooking 1 cup green lentils in boiling water.

Begin cooking 250 grams of pasta in another pot.

Chop cucumber and bell pepper into small pieces.

Combine cooked lentils and pasta in a bowl.

Add chopped cucumber and bell pepper to the bowl.

Mix in plain yogurt and mayonnaise to create a creamy dressing.

Stir everything together until well combined.

Serve the salad.

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