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Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad

Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad that Brightens Your Day

Enjoy a refreshing Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad packed with vibrant colors and nutritious ingredients, perfect for quick lunches or busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta whole grain or gluten-free
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups fresh vegetables bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper freshly cracked
For the Herbs
  • 1/4 cup herbs parsley or basil, fresh
For Seasoning
  • to taste salt & pepper essential for balancing flavors

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the fresh vegetables into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta and fresh vegetables, gently tossing to mix.
  4. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until emulsified.
  5. Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the pasta and vegetable mixture, tossing gently until everything is coated.
  6. Sprinkle freshly chopped herbs on top, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and toss again.
  7. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

It's best to dress the salad right before serving to avoid sogginess. Adjust the seasoning to taste and use any seasonal vegetables available for a fresh twist.

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