Description
Healthy pasta salad recipes are a colorful and nutritious dish that shines at picnics, potlucks, or as a meal prep staple. This delightful salad combines whole grain pasta with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, resulting in a refreshing experience that tantalizes the taste buds. Easy to customize, it showcases wholesome ingredients while celebrating vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole grain pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped veggies. Drizzle with dressing and toss well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg