Creamy Italian Pasta Salad
User Reviews
4.9
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
477 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Italian Pasta Salad
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Creamy Italian Pasta Salad, a fast and easy Salad, fresh vegetables and a creamy homemade dressing make this a perfect lunch or dinner idea.
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Ingredients
CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2-3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- Pinch of salt and pepper
FRESH VEGETABLES
- 10-15 cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 10-15 mini fresh mozzarella balls halved (or a large ball cubed)
- 3 strips grilled zucchini (cut)
- 1 carrot juilienned
- 1/2 avocado sliced or chopped
- fresh basil
- 4 cups cooked pasta (bow ties or fusilli)
Instructions
CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING
- Mix all ingredients in a glass jar and shake well to combine or mix in a blender. Refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to combine the flavours.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER
- In a large bowl add, cooked pasta, cut vegetables, tomatoes, mozzarella add creamy dressing and combine well. Top with fresh basil and serve. Can also be made in advance and refrigerated until serving. Enjoy!
- ** grill strips of zucchini on a grill or bbq.
Notes
- Half a cup of dry pasta equals approximately 1 cup cooked pasta.
- Store the pasta in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to 4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
477kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
230mg
(10%)
Potassium
740mg
(21%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3152IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 740mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3152IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
27 reviews
Excellent
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