Presenting a straightforward yet delightfully tasty pasta salad that comes together effortlessly. The dressing combines the richness of roasted red bell pepper and hummus, enhancing the dish with an added creaminess. It's an ideal choice for a swift lunch or dinner option.
Add the carrot, tomato, spinach, and parsley (if using) to the large bowl.
Drizzle over the dressing and toss to combine. Enjoy!
Notes
†For us, 1 zucchini weighed 320 g.
Storage
The assembled salad is best enjoyed immediately.
Store the pasta salad base separately from the sauce in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Combine when ready to enjoy.
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Grains & Starches 48%
• dry fusilli pasta
Proteins 5%
• hummus
Fruits & Veggies 47%
• zucchini
• carrot
• medium tomato
• fresh baby spinach
• fresh parsley
• roasted red bell pepper from a jar
Calcium
No significant sources of calcium
Fat
• olive oil
• hummus
Nutrition per
serving
Calories 625 kcal
Total fat
14.6 g
Omega-3
0.2 g
Omega-6
2.0 g
Saturated fat
2.1 g
Trans fat
0.0 g
Cholesterol
0.0 mg
Total carbs
104.3 g
Dietary fiber
11.3 g
Total sugars
13.1 g
Added sugars
0.0 g
Protein
20.6 g
Sodium
828 mg
Iron
4.13 mg
Potassium
1492.2 mg
Calcium
116.5 mg
Magnesium
129.9 mg
Zinc
3.00 mg
Copper
0.61 mg
Manganese
1.75 mg
Phosphorus
367.5 mg
Selenium
66 μg
Vitamin A
557 μg RAE
Vitamin B6
1.0 mg
Vitamin B12
0 μg
Vitamin C
154.6 mg
Vitamin D
0 μg
Vitamin E
4.2 mg
Vitamin K
129 μg
Folate
168 μg
Thiamin
0.3 mg
Riboflavin
0.3 mg
Niacin
4.2 mg
Choline
46.1 mg
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Could we also get a weight for the carrot like you provided for the zucchini?
PUL Team - Oct. 11, 2024, 3:10 p.m.
Hi Luke and Joy! One carrot for us is around 7 to 8 inches long, and around 75 grams. Don't worry if there's a bit of size variation in this recipe though - it's totally fine 🤗
Luke and Joy - Oct. 14, 2024, 9:05 a.m.
Thanks for the response. Much appreciated!
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rt - Oct. 7, 2024, 12:30 p.m.
I think this was my favorite of the whole meal prep. So saucy!
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Rachel McLaren - Oct. 7, 2024, 1:13 a.m.
It was great! I didn't include the vinegar though - but still thought the recipe turned out wonderfully!
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Amy Q - Oct. 2, 2024, 2:16 a.m.
Really appreciate how easily this came together once prepped. Pleasant enough taste and texture. Will probably save this one to try again during the summer months when I’m more keen to a cold meal.
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Carla Poot - Oct. 1, 2024, 5:07 p.m.
I made this as part of the meal prep plan. It’s delicious. And a lot if it, so plenty left for lunch for tomorrow. I used whole wheat penne to reduce the carbs ‘ effect.
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Athina - Sept. 30, 2024, 12:17 p.m.
This meal prep video came at the perfect time! First impressions are excellent! This is a very tasty pasta salad, prepping was indeed done in an hour and it was also super cheap! Thank you for the great content 🙂
PUL Team - Sept. 30, 2024, 4:39 p.m.
Woop woop! We're so glad to hear that the meal prep video was helpful and that you enjoyed the pasta salad with hummus, Athina 🤗
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Barbara - Sept. 30, 2024, 12:45 a.m.
I did the meal prep in a leisurely 1.5 hours and had the pasta salad for dinner. It was an effortless toss together and so good. It will feel like a ‘no cook’ week!!
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Agnes Anna - Sept. 28, 2024, 1:05 p.m.
Absolutely delicious and great base for other meals. I think it will be my favorite meal for work ;)
PUL Team - Sept. 28, 2024, 5:40 p.m.
Such a big compliment, Agnes! Enjoy your adventures with the hummus pasta salad recipe 🤗
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Antonia Z. - Sept. 28, 2024, 10:13 a.m.
Thank you so much for the video and the recipes! It's a real gamechanger for busy weeknights. Especially the grocerielist and prepping shared components is very helpful ♥️
PUL Team - Sept. 28, 2024, 5:39 p.m.
Gosh you're the sweetest, Antonia, thanks for sharing your love and light 🥹 it means so much that the PUL content is being enjoyed!
Discussion & Rating
Perfect and quick weeknight dinner
Could we also get a weight for the carrot like you provided for the zucchini?
I think this was my favorite of the whole meal prep. So saucy!
It was great! I didn't include the vinegar though - but still thought the recipe turned out wonderfully!
Really appreciate how easily this came together once prepped. Pleasant enough taste and texture. Will probably save this one to try again during the summer months when I’m more keen to a cold meal.
I made this as part of the meal prep plan. It’s delicious. And a lot if it, so plenty left for lunch for tomorrow. I used whole wheat penne to reduce the carbs ‘ effect.
This meal prep video came at the perfect time! First impressions are excellent! This is a very tasty pasta salad, prepping was indeed done in an hour and it was also super cheap! Thank you for the great content 🙂
I did the meal prep in a leisurely 1.5 hours and had the pasta salad for dinner. It was an effortless toss together and so good. It will feel like a ‘no cook’ week!!
Absolutely delicious and great base for other meals. I think it will be my favorite meal for work ;)
Thank you so much for the video and the recipes! It's a real gamechanger for busy weeknights. Especially the grocerielist and prepping shared components is very helpful ♥️