I made a pasta salad for lunch today thinking I'd get a two-fer out of the shot- one for the Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Challenge and one for "Pasta Day"- only to find out it was Ravioli Day, not Pasta Day- oh well- it was a delicious lunch!
My sincere apologies for this massive upload! I came down with what I thought was a head cold, but two days ago, it moved to my lungs and I've been struggling for the last two days. On the upswing now as the antibiotics do their thing- but really worn out! I didn't want to get too far behind- so as always- pick a few and comment but don't feel like you have to do them all!
Thank you Kathy, Barb, Diana, Anne, Joan, Beryl, Katy, Kathy, and Carole! I had been reading up on cholesterol-lowering foods and this recipe contains a number of them! Chick peas (and plant-based chick pea pasta), white beans, spinach, and vegan feta cheese. All these ingredients have benefits with the right kind of fats, and lower carb count. The tomatoes are a bonus because as much as I like them they aren't good for joints- they're a nightshade and they cause inflamation, so I only put a quarter of what the recipe called for. The dressing was made with balsalmic vinegar, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice with fresh basil, salt and pepper for flavor. And yes, it was tasty!! Still feeling a little worn out- but on the mend. thanks for your kind words!
Thank you Kathy, Barb, Diana, Anne, Joan, Beryl, Katy, Kathy, and Carole! I had been reading up on cholesterol-lowering foods and this recipe contains a number of them! Chick peas (and plant-based chick pea pasta), white beans, spinach, and vegan feta cheese. All these ingredients have benefits with the right kind of fats, and lower carb count. The tomatoes are a bonus because as much as I like them they aren't good for joints- they're a nightshade and they cause inflamation, so I only put a quarter of what the recipe called for. The dressing was made with balsalmic vinegar, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice with fresh basil, salt and pepper for flavor. And yes, it was tasty!! Still feeling a little worn out- but on the mend. thanks for your kind words!