{"id":12913,"date":"2019-11-05T13:11:45","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T00:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/?p=12913"},"modified":"2020-06-21T15:29:17","modified_gmt":"2020-06-21T03:29:17","slug":"healthy-pasta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/healthy-pasta-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy pasta salad with Mediterranean flavours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/video.mediavine.com\/videos\/ooncrqpcwyhbndtztuel.js\" async=\"\" data-noptimize=\"\"><\/script><br>\nMediterranean-inspired Healthy Pasta Salad made with gluten free red lentil penne.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12914 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-3.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a bowl of Italian vegan pasta salad with salad servers\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Mediterranean-inspired Healthy Pasta Salad made with gluten free red lentil penne. Vegan. Nutritionist approved! #vegetablepastasalad #veganpastasalad #healthypastasalad #vegandinner #plantbased #AscensionKitchen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-3-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-3-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a blow-your-socks-off delicious summer pasta salad to feed a crowd then this Mediterranean-inspired dish is without a doubt one you need to try. It is exceptional when topped with this dead-easy <a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/super-quick-raw-vegan-parmesan\/\">vegan Brazil Nut Parmesan.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/creamy-mushroom-pasta\/\">Creamy Mushroom Pasta<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[bctt tweet=\"Mediterranean-inspired Healthy Pasta Salad made with gluten free red lentil penne. Recipe here!\" username=\"laurenglucina\"]<\/p>\n<h2>What makes it so delicious and nutritious?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Red lentil penne<\/strong> is used in place of regular pasta &ndash; naturally gluten free, high in fibre and a great source of <a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/protein-plant-based-diet\/\">protein<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No creamy dressing, in fact no dressing at all<\/strong> &ndash; not that all dressings are bad &ndash; it&rsquo;s just that the flavours are so intensely vibrant in this dish that you actually do not need to add anything else &ndash; strange, but trust me!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil<\/strong> &ndash; rich in anti-inflammatory phenolic compounds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pine nuts<\/strong> &ndash; source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and vitamin E.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It&rsquo;s packed with vegetables:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Roast tomatoes<\/strong> &ndash; a great source of the antioxidant lycopene<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roast garlic<\/strong> &ndash; source of <a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/health-benefits-of-prebiotics\/\">prebiotic fibre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Red onion<\/strong> &ndash; source of quercetin &ndash; a compound with antioxidant and anti-allergy effects<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roast\/blackened capsicum (bell pepper)<\/strong> &ndash; absolutely intensifies the flavour, source of beta-carotene<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggplant<\/strong> &ndash; rich in anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid with antioxidant effects &ndash; due to the pigment in the purple skin<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/preserved-lemons-recipe\/\"><strong>Preserved lemons<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; all kinds of flavoursome<\/li>\n<li><strong>Basil<\/strong> &ndash; a pop of green to finish!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12915 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-6.jpg\" alt=\"A large vibrant bowl of healthy pasta salad with roasted capsicum, eggplant and preserved lemon\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Mediterranean-inspired Healthy Pasta Salad made with gluten free red lentil penne. Vegan. Nutritionist approved! #vegetablepastasalad #veganpastasalad #healthypastasalad #vegandinner #plantbased #AscensionKitchen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-6-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-6-680x1020.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-6-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-6.jpg\"><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Healthy pasta salad, step by step<\/h2>\n<p>This isn&rsquo;t the quickest meal I&rsquo;ve made, you have to be patient blackening the capsicum &ndash; but it is so freaking good you&rsquo;ll forgive the extra little bit of time. Of course &ndash; you can always do this part the day before if you like.<\/p>\n<p>To start &ndash; place an ovenproof tray on the top shelf of the oven, set it to grill and pump the temperature right up to high. You don&rsquo;t want to be using a wire rack because the capsicum will leak out some juice as they roast.<\/p>\n<p>Place whole capsicums on the tray and use tongs to turn them every five minutes or so. After a while, the heat will blister and blacken the skins.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12916 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-4.jpg\" alt=\"Four images showing capsicum progressively getting blackened \" width=\"800\" height=\"799\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Mediterranean-inspired Healthy Pasta Salad made with gluten free red lentil penne. Vegan. Nutritionist approved! #vegetablepastasalad #veganpastasalad #healthypastasalad #vegandinner #plantbased #AscensionKitchen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-4-600x599.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-4-680x679.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-4-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-4-360x361.jpg 360w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-4-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Once they&rsquo;ve completely blackened, leave to cool on a board, then cut off the stalks and remove the skins and inner seeds. Slice into thick strips and set aside.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12917 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-13.jpg\" alt=\"Plate full of blackened, peeled and sliced capsicum\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Mediterranean-inspired Healthy Pasta Salad made with gluten free red lentil penne. Vegan. Nutritionist approved! #vegetablepastasalad #veganpastasalad #healthypastasalad #vegandinner #plantbased #AscensionKitchen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-13-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-13-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-13-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-13-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-13.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Now we&rsquo;re roasting toms and garlic &ndash; so reset the oven to bake, at 200&#730;C \/ 392&#730;F.<\/p>\n<p>Slice the top off a whole head of garlic, revealing the exposed cloves. Drizzle with olive oil then wrap it in tinfoil.<\/p>\n<p>Place on a baking tray with baby tomatoes, then roast for about 30 minutes (we want to use the middle rack this time). Take the tomatoes out after 15-20 minutes &ndash; they&rsquo;ll cooker quicker.<\/p>\n<p>The garlic cloves should be soft and brown by the time you&rsquo;re done, and they should easily be squeezed from their skins &ndash; use a cocktail fork if it&rsquo;s too hot for you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12918 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-16.jpg\" alt=\"Roasting tray filed with cherry tomatoes and a head of garlic in foil\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-16-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-16-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-16-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-16-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-16.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>While the tomatoes and garlic roast, dry toast a handful of pine nuts till fragrant then set aside. Add oil to the pan and finely slice a large red onion, fry over low-medium heat with diced eggplant until all are soft and golden.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12919 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-18.jpg\" alt=\"Cubed eggplant and red onion in a frying pan\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Mediterranean-inspired Healthy Pasta Salad made with gluten free red lentil penne. Vegan. Nutritionist approved! #vegetablepastasalad #veganpastasalad #healthypastasalad #vegandinner #plantbased #AscensionKitchen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-18-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-18-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-18-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-18-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-18.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>You can multi-task and get your pasta on to cook while you do this &ndash; follow the packet instructions to a tee &ndash; the red lentil penne is perfect after 8 minutes and falls apart after 10. Once cooked, drain, rinse, and add to a large mixing bowl.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12920 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-19.jpg\" alt=\"Cooked red lenti penne in a colander\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Mediterranean-inspired Healthy Pasta Salad made with gluten free red lentil penne. Vegan. Nutritionist approved! #vegetablepastasalad #veganpastasalad #healthypastasalad #vegandinner #plantbased #AscensionKitchen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-19-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-19-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-19-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-19-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Pasta-Salad-19.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Once all elements have been cooked &ndash; combine them together. The last few ingredients to add are the finely sliced <a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/preserved-lemons-recipe\/\">preserved lemons<\/a> (about 3-4 quarters is perfect), and a handful of fresh basil leaves.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/super-quick-raw-vegan-parmesan\/\">jar of this vegan parmesan<\/a> handy &ndash; I highly recommend a few generous spoons over the top to serve.<\/p>\n<p>Boom. Healthy Pasta Salad for the win!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12921 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-2.jpg\" alt=\"Hero shot of the finished Healthy Pasta Salad looking beautiful\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Mediterranean-inspired Healthy Pasta Salad made with gluten free red lentil penne. Vegan. Nutritionist approved! #vegetablepastasalad #veganpastasalad #healthypastasalad #vegandinner #plantbased #AscensionKitchen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-2-680x1020.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vegan-Healthy-Pasta-Salad-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe tips and tricks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You can use regular penne if you like, it doesn&rsquo;t have to be gluten free. But either way, make sure you rinse under cold water for a few seconds to avoid it sticking together.<\/li>\n<li>The type of pasta I use is made with 73% red lentils, 27% brown rice flour. It&rsquo;s soft in texture, the closest I&rsquo;ve found to regular pasta.<\/li>\n<li>You can try a gluten-free grain-based pasta (for example, made with <a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/sorghum-nutrition-health-benefits\/\">sorghum<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/buckwheat-nutrition-health-benefits\/\">buckwheat<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/cook-fluffy-quinoa\/\">quinoa flours<\/a>), but in my opinion they&rsquo;re just too starchy and doughy<\/li>\n<li>If you&rsquo;re short on time, you can blacken the capsicum and roast your tomatoes and garlic the day before<\/li>\n<li>This dish is best served right away &ndash; red lentil penne does tend to dry out a bit<\/li>\n<li>If you&rsquo;re re-heating this dish, sprinkle a little water over the top before hand to moisten it up<\/li>\n<li>Honestly &ndash; if you follow my ingredients and instructions exactly &ndash; you will not need a dressing! Strange but true<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ok lovers, enjoy &ndash; I reckon this is a goodie for your Christmas Day celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>See you again next week,<\/p>\n<p>Lauren.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12922 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-pin.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Pasta Salad\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-description=\"Mediterranean-inspired Healthy Pasta Salad made with gluten free red lentil penne. Vegan. Nutritionist approved! #vegetablepastasalad #veganpastasalad #healthypastasalad #vegandinner #plantbased #AscensionKitchen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-pin.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-pin-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-pin-680x1020.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-pin-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-pin-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-pin.jpg\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>If you make and enjoy this recipe, please leave a rating below. And better yet &ndash; leave me a comment to tell me how you got on, or just say hi &ndash; I LOVE hearing from you. Follow me on&nbsp;<\/em><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><em><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ascensionkitchen\/\">Instagram,<\/a>&nbsp;<a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/AscensionKitchen\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/span><em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.nz\/ascensionkitch\/\">Pinterest<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span>to see more of my everyday recipes and wellness tips.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><em>If you&rsquo;d like to chat with me about&nbsp;essential oils,&nbsp;or book in a class,&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/essential-oils\/classes\/\">you can do that here<\/a>.<\/span>&nbsp;If you&rsquo;re after a&nbsp;Naturopathic consult,&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/laurenglucina.com\/consultations\/\">read more here.<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><h2>\ud83d\udcd6Recipe<\/h2><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-12924\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"12924\" data-servings=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-lvs-chic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 0px;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-WP-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Close up of the pasta salad topped with fresh basil leaves, on a woven placement.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-WP-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-WP.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-WP-360x361.jpg 360w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-WP-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-WP-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-WP.jpg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-light\">Healthy Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-light\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/about\/about-lauren\/\" target=\"_self\">Naturopath Lauren Glucina<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-light\"><span style=\"display: block;\">A delicious, Mediterranean-inspired Healthy Pasta Salad made with gluten free red lentil penne. Serves 4 as a main or 6 as a side.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<style>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #646464; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33 stop { stop-color: #646464; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50 stop { stop-color: #646464; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66 stop { stop-color: #646464; }<\/style><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"><\/stop><stop 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#666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-light\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" 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wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-light\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n\t<div>\n    \t<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" 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L22.1389,23.5523 C22.3339,23.7483 22.5899,23.8453 22.8459,23.8453 C23.1019,23.8453 23.3569,23.7483 23.5529,23.5523 C23.9429,23.1623 23.9429,22.5293 23.5529,22.1383\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-12924 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-light\" data-initial-servings=\"\" data-recipe=\"12924\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">4<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-light\">408<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-light\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-12924-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"12924\" data-servings=\"4\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-12924-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-initial-servings=\"\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #646464;color: #646464;border-radius: 0px;\"><button href=\"#\" class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"12924\" style=\"background-color: #646464;color: #ffffff;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button href=\"#\" class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"12924\" style=\"background-color: #646464;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #646464;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button href=\"#\" class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"12924\" style=\"background-color: #646464;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #646464;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">250g<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red lentil penne<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pine nuts<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">capsicum<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(bell peppers)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">head<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">250g<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cherry tomatoes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1-2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red onion<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggplant<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(aubergine)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">preserved lemon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh basil leaves<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-12924-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"12924\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-12924-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">To start &ndash; place an ovenproof tray on the top shelf of the oven, set it to<br>grill and pump the temperature right up to high. Place whole capsicums on the tray<br>and use tongs to turn them every five minutes or so. After a while, the heat<br>will blister and blacken the skins.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-12924-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once capsicums have completely blackened, leave to cool on a board, then cut<br>off the stalks and remove the skins and inner seeds. Slice into thick strips<br>and set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-12924-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Reset the oven to bake, at 200&#730;C \/ 392&#730;F, with the baking tray on the middle shelf.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-12924-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"display: block;\">Slice the top off a whole head of garlic, revealing the exposed cloves.<br>Drizzle with olive oil then wrap it in tinfoil. Place on a baking tray with baby<br>tomatoes, then roast for about 30 minutes, removing the tomatoes after 15-20 minutes as they'll cook quicker.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-12924-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">The garlic cloves should be soft and brown by the time you&rsquo;re done, and<br>they should easily be squeezed from their skins &ndash; use a cocktail fork if it&rsquo;s<br>too hot for you, set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-12924-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">While the tomatoes and garlic roast, dry toast a handful of pine nuts till fragrant then set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-12924-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add oil to the pan and finely slice a large red onion, fry over<br>low-medium heat with diced eggplant until all are soft and golden.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-12924-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cook pasta as per packet instructions, drain, rinse, and transfer to a large bowl.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-12924-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Finely slice 1 preserved lemon.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-12924-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Combine all ingredients together in the bowl and toss, add fresh basil leaves to finish.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li>You can use regular penne if you like, it doesn&rsquo;t have to be gluten free. But either way, make sure you rinse under cold water for a few seconds to avoid it sticking together.<\/li>\n<li>The type of pasta I use is made with 73% red lentils, 27% brown rice flour. It&rsquo;s soft in texture, the closest I&rsquo;ve found to regular pasta.<\/li>\n<li>You can try a gluten-free grain-based pasta (for example, made with sorghum\/buckwheat\/quinoa flours), but in my opinion they&rsquo;re just too starchy and doughy<\/li>\n<li>If you&rsquo;re short on time, you can blacken the capsicum and roast your tomatoes and garlic the day before<\/li>\n<li>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/preserved-lemons-recipe\/\">make your own preserved lemons<\/a> (easy) or buy them<\/li>\n<li>This dish is best served right away &ndash; red lentil penne does tend to dry out a bit<\/li>\n<li>If you&rsquo;re re-heating this dish, sprinkle a little water over the top before hand to moisten it up<\/li>\n<li>Honestly &ndash; if you follow my ingredients and instructions exactly &ndash; you will not need a dressing! Strange but true<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Nutrition<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">408<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g id=\"Icons\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#d4d4d4\"><path d=\"M9.0039,16.0079 C5.1419,16.0079 1.9999,12.8659 1.9999,9.0039 C1.9999,5.1419 5.1419,1.9999 9.0039,1.9999 C12.8659,1.9999 16.0079,5.1419 16.0079,9.0039 C16.0079,12.8659 12.8659,16.0079 9.0039,16.0079 M23.6209,22.2069 L16.1439,14.7299 C16.1059,14.6919 16.0579,14.6759 16.0159,14.6449 C17.2599,13.1009 18.0079,11.1409 18.0079,9.0039 C18.0079,4.0309 13.9769,-0.0001 9.0039,-0.0001 C4.0309,-0.0001 -0.0001,4.0309 -0.0001,9.0039 C-0.0001,13.9769 4.0309,18.0079 9.0039,18.0079 C11.1409,18.0079 13.1009,17.2599 14.6449,16.0169 C14.6749,16.0579 14.6919,16.1059 14.7299,16.1439 L22.2069,23.6209 C22.4019,23.8169 22.6579,23.9139 22.9139,23.9139 C23.1699,23.9139 23.4259,23.8169 23.6209,23.6209 C24.0119,23.2309 24.0119,22.5979 23.6209,22.2069\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-light\">Healthy Pasta Salad<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #646464;margin: 0px;padding-top: 20px;padding-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"#ffffff\" stroke=\"#ffffff\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ffffff\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M11.5,0.5 C9.982,0.5,8.678,1.355,8,2.601C7.322,1.355,6.018,0.5,4.5,0.5c-2.209,0-4,1.791-4,4c0,4,7.5,11,7.5,11s7.5-7,7.5-11 C15.5,2.291,13.709,0.5,11.5,0.5z\" data-cap=\"butt\"><\/path> <\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text-container\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-header\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Tried this recipe?<\/span><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text\"><a href=\"#comment\" target=\"_self\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">Let us know<\/a> how it was!<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mediterranean-inspired Healthy Pasta Salad made with gluten free red lentil penne. If you&rsquo;re looking for a blow-your-socks-off delicious summer pasta salad to feed a crowd then this Mediterranean-inspired dish is without a doubt one you need to try. It is exceptional when topped with this dead-easy vegan Brazil Nut Parmesan. 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