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Healthy Pasta Salad

A refreshing and nutritious pasta salad packed with vegetables and a light dressing, perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces whole grain pasta cooked and cooled
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the whole grain pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, spinach, and red onion.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Top with feta cheese and parsley if desired. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins such as chickpeas or grilled chicken.

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