Description
Enjoy this vibrant and nutritious Healthy Pasta Salad thatβs perfect for summer gatherings! Try it today and customize with your favorite veggies!
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)
- 3β4 ounces turkey pepperoni (quartered) or grilled chicken
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella (cubed)
- 2 ounces fresh basil (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup light Caesar dressing
- 1/3 cup light Greek dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes, turkey pepperoni or chicken, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
- Drizzle the light Caesar and Greek dressings over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute any vegetables you have on hand. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta. This salad can be made ahead of time but tastes best when chilled for at least an hour before serving.