Okinawan-Mediterranean Fusion Pasta Salad
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and healthy Okinawan-Mediterranean Fusion Pasta Salad. It’s a perfect blend of Okinawan and Mediterranean flavors, tailored to offer both taste and health benefits. For more delightful fusion recipes, explore Love Beyond Memories Kitchen.
Prep Time
- 20 minutes
Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Additional Time
- 5 minutes
Servings
- 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat fusilli pasta
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 grilled chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and Stevia to taste
Directions
- Cook fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- Steam the sweet potato until tender, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, steamed sweet potato, chopped spinach, sliced olives, and diced grilled chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, dried Italian herbs, salt, and Stevia. Drizzle this dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss the salad to mix all the ingredients well.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and sesame seeds over the top.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Total Fat: 10g (Saturated Fat: 3g, Unsaturated Fat: 7g)
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 45g (Dietary Fiber: 8g, Sugars: 5g)
- Protein: 20g
Based on the FDA guidelines, this recipe is a great source of complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and lean protein, with limited saturated fat and sodium.