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healthy pasta salad

Healthy Pasta Salad: 5 Reasons You’ll Love This Delightful Dish


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A fresh and healthy pasta salad filled with vegetables and light dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz whole grain pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss well.
  5. Garnish with feta cheese before serving.

Notes

  • Chill for 30 minutes before serving for better flavor.
  • Use any vegetables you prefer.
  • This salad keeps well in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: healthy pasta salad