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Tasty beetroot and pasta salad

5 from 1 vote
Want a fresh twist for your lunch or dinner? Let’s chat about a dish that’s taken my kitchen by storm: the Tasty beetroot and pasta salad. Mixing the earthy flavors of beetroot with the wholesome goodness of pasta, this is a bowl bursting with colors and flavors, perfect for those “I need something delicious and nutritious” moments. Ready to uncover this AH7 gem?
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta – 8 oz 225g (Choose your fave type!)
  • Beetroots – 3 roasted till they’re soft and lovely, then diced
  • Feta Cheese – 1/2 cup 115g (or more if you’re like me!)
  • Fresh Arugula Rocket – 2 cups (475ml)
  • Olive Oil the extra virgin kind – 1/4 cup (60ml)
  • Balsamic Vinegar – 2 tablespoons 30ml
  • Salt & Pepper – sprinkle to your heart’s content
  • Crunchy Walnuts – 1/4 cup 60g, chopped
  • Garlic – 2 cloves minced up
  • Lemon – Just the zest from one

Method
 

  1. First, get a pot of water to a good boil. Add a pinch of salt for flavor.
  2. Toss in the pasta. Cook it like the packet says – aiming for that ‘al dente’ perfection.
  3. While you’re waiting, whip up a dressing. In a bowl, stir together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, the zesty lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pasta cooked? Awesome. Drain it, and in a big bowl, give it a good mix with the dressing.
  5. Time for beets! Fold in those delicious beetroot chunks.
  6. Now, let’s get cheesy. Sprinkle in the feta.
  7. For a fun crunch, throw in those walnuts.
  8. Lastly, gently mix in the arugula. Handle with love!

Notes

Fresh beets? Always a winner for flavor.
If your pasta soaks up the dressing, don’t panic. Just drizzle some more before you serve.
Not a walnut fan? Pine nuts make a tasty swap.
Fancy a kick? A little sprinkle of chili flakes does the trick.
Serve this Tasty beetroot and pasta salad chilled. It’s fab for picnics or a lazy sunny day lunch. Want to show off its colors? Use a wide dish! Add some crusty bread or maybe grilled tofu on the side. Either way, this salad’s gonna shine.