A Superfood Pasta Salad for Fueled‐Up Fun

Jumps. Kicks. Flips. Splashes. The occasional wipeout.

Water sports can be grueling! It’s no secret that you need a proper fuel-up before hitting the waves—and in today’s blog, we’ve got a superfood pasts salad that can help you do just that. Take a look below for the simple recipe!

You will need:

• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 lb. penne pasta
• 1/2 lb. baby spinach
• 1 can baby artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• Lemon zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Handful of chopped tomatoes

What to do:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, or until al dente, firm but tender.
2. Chop baby spinach and mix with artichoke and onion.
3. Chop garlic clove finely, then break it up into a paste.
4. Mix paste with lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, thyme and pepper to taste.
5. Mix with tomatoes and now-cooled pasta. Bon apetit!

Why we love it

Pasta salads make for an effortlessly delicious summertime staple. They’re convenient, especially for on-the-go boaters who can simply toss together the salad and stow it into the galley until it’s ready to be enjoyed, no fuss necessary.

What is it about this salad, in particular, that makes it a worthwhile meal for active water sport enthusiasts? It possesses a few superfoods! Spinach is an obvious one—it contains fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B, and other healthful components. Its counterpart in the salad—the artichoke hearts—also pack a sort of punch, delivering an equally impressive dose of fiber along with folic acid and cholesterol-lowering components. So you can indulge in this dish knowing that you’re doing something good for your body, too! Plus, you can eat it before a round of on-the-water fun without worrying about it being too heavy on the stomach.

As far as serving goes, why not pre-pack your pasta salad into individual portions in plastic jars? This will eliminate any storage or serving hassle—just pack them up and they’re ready to enjoy when your crew is.

We hope that this superfood pasta salad takes your water sport performance to the next level—and that you enjoy eating it! Share your own spin on this simple treat in the comments below.