# Ingredient List:
→ Pasta
01 - 10 oz short pasta (e.g., fusilli, rotini, or penne)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 cup shredded carrot
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Hemp Seed Ranch Dressing
08 - 1/2 cup shelled hemp seeds
09 - 1/2 cup water
10 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
12 - 1 small garlic clove
13 - 1 tsp onion powder
14 - 1/2 tsp dried dill
15 - 1/2 tsp dried parsley
16 - 1/2 tsp dried chives
17 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
18 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
19 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Boil pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
02 - Prepare and combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and shredded carrot in a large bowl.
03 - In a blender, combine hemp seeds, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, black pepper, and olive oil (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning as needed.
04 - Add cooled pasta to the vegetables, pour dressing over, and toss thoroughly to coat.
05 - Fold in chopped fresh parsley. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to develop flavor.
06 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.
