Italian Pasta Salad
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25 |
259 |
| Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
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| Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
| 10 min |
15 min |
8
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This cold pasta dish is easy to make and a perfect addition to any potluck, barbecue, or family dinner.
Ingredients
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6 cup
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Pasta, whole wheat, cooked
(rotini, bowtie, etc.)
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2 cup
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Grape tomatoes
(halved)
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1/2 cup
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Frozen green peas
(thawed)
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1 medium pepper(s)
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Red bell pepper
(seeded, julienned)
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4 clove(s)
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Garlic
(minced)
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1/2 small
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Red onion
(chopped)
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2 cup
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Cucumber
(Chopped)
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1 cup
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Black olives
(sliced)
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1/4 cup
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Parmesan cheese, shredded
(or vegan parmesan)
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1/2 cup
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Italian salad dressing (vinaigrette)
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Instructions
- Cook Rotini according to package directions and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, add the grape tomatoes, cucumber, thawed peas, red bell pepper, garlic, red onion, and black olives and mix together.
- Add the cooled, cooked pasta, Italian salad dressing, and parmesan cheese (or vegan parmesan) to the bowl, mix well, and serve.
Notes:
Add protein
- Add 1/2 cup of your favourite protein source. Try sliced chicken, tofu, or chickpeas
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories
259
Calories from fat
70
Calories from saturated fat
13.5
Total Fat
7.7 g
Saturated Fat
1.5 g
Trans Fat
0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.2 g
Cholesterol
2.3 mg
Sodium
501 mg
Potassium
294 mg
Total Carbohydrate
41 g
Dietary Fiber
5.8 g
Sugars
4.6 g
Protein
9.1 g
Dietary servings
Per Portion
Energy sources
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