Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of this Healthy Pasta Salad, a delightful dish perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or meal prepping. Bursting with fresh vegetables and creamy dressings, this salad is a nutritional powerhouse that can be customized to suit your taste buds or seasonal produce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy recipe that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether enjoyed as a standalone meal or paired with grilled proteins, this colorful pasta salad is sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces rotini noodles
- 3/4 cup chopped English cucumber
- 3/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 5 ounces sliced olives
- 14 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3–4 ounces quartered pepperoni (regular or turkey)
- 6 ounces cubed fresh mozzarella
- 2 ounces thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1/3 cup light Caesar dressing
- 1/3 cup light Greek dressing
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini noodles in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; then drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, onion, olives, cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle both dressings over the ingredients and season with salt and black pepper; toss until everything is well coated.
- Transfer to a serving dish and refrigerate for optimal flavor blending before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg