Middle Eastern-Inspired Pasta Salad with Tahini Dre

Name: Middle Eastern-Inspired Pasta Salad with Tahini Dressing (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Penne Pasta; 2 cups Shredded Purple Or Green Cabbage; 1/2 cups Chickpeas; 1/2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Halved; 1/2 cups Sliced Cucumber; 1/2 cups Pickled Turnips; 5 Pickled Hot Chili Peppers, Sliced Into Rings; 2 Tablespoons Tahini; 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 Lemon, Juiced; 1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Dill (or 2 Teaspoons Dried Dill); 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Penne Pasta
2 cups Shredded Purple Or Green Cabbage
1/2 cups Chickpeas
1/2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Halved
1/2 cups Sliced Cucumber
1/2 cups Pickled Turnips
5 Pickled Hot Chili Peppers, Sliced Into Rings
2 Tablespoons Tahini
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 Lemon, Juiced
1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Dill (or 2 Teaspoons Dried Dill)
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta for 1012 minutes.
2
Drain and run under cold water to cool.
3
In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the salad.
4
In a small jar or tupperware container, combine ingredients for the dressing minus the salt and pepper.
5
Close the lid tightly and shake until combined.
6
If you want it less thick, add more vinegar to thin it out.
7
Add salt and pepper to taste.
8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly.
9
Eat at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

345

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Penne Pasta, 2 cups Shredded Purple Or Green Cabbage, 1/2 cups Chickpeas, 1/2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Halved, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern-Inspired Pasta Salad with Tahini Dressing (Vegan) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Middle Eastern-Inspired Pasta Salad with Tahini Dressing (Vegan)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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