HUMMUS, TOMATO AND OLIVE PASTA SALAD

Hummus, Tomato and Olive Pasta Salad image

Provided by CarbFiend

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

11 ounces elbow macaroni (or medium shells)
10 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 large zucchini, grated
1/4 small onion, grated
3 ounces black olives, pitted and chopped
4 tablespoons hummus
4 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely grated lemons, rind of
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again. Allow to cool. Place pasta in large bowl with tomato, zucchini, onion and olives.
To make hummus dressing, combine hummus, yogurt, olive oil, garlic and lemon peel in a blender. Purree. Add salt and pepper taste and process again briefly.
Pour dressing over the salad, add parsley, toss well to combine. Chill for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 87.7, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 4.8