Benefit: Hydrating, protein-balanced, easy to digest, cooling, and supports energy without bloating
Phase: Follicular or Ovulatory
This fresh, cooling pasta salad is perfect for days when you want something energizing but light on digestion. With protein pasta, hydrating cucumber, and a simple lemon-herb dressing, this is your go-to follicular and ovulatory meal.
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients:
Base
• 1½ cups cooked protein rotini pasta
• 2 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup Parmesan or feta
• Fresh dill or parsley (optional- dried works well too)
Dressing
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Cook protein rotini until al dente. Rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
- Prepare vegetables by dicing cucumber, halving tomatoes, and slicing red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add pasta, vegetables, herbs, and cheese to a mixing bowl. Pour dressing over and toss until coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours for deeper flavor.
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