A creamy pasta with tangy hemp seed dressing, fresh vegetables, and tender pasta, ideal chilled or at room temp.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 10 oz short pasta (fusilli, rotini, or penne)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 cup shredded carrot
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Hemp Seed Ranch Dressing
08 - 1/2 cup shelled hemp seeds
09 - 1/2 cup water
10 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
12 - 1 small garlic clove
13 - 1 tsp onion powder
14 - 1/2 tsp dried dill
15 - 1/2 tsp dried parsley
16 - 1/2 tsp dried chives
17 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
18 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
19 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside.
02 - Combine halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, shredded carrot, and chopped fresh parsley in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Blend shelled hemp seeds, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic clove, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, sea salt, black pepper, and olive oil (if using) until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture, pour dressing over, and toss well to combine.
05 - Fold in chopped fresh parsley. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
06 - Serve cold or at room temperature. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.
