Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

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4.9

18 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    477 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Salad

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

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

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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
  • salt pinch
  • black pepper pinch

FRESH VEGETABLES

  • 10-15 cherry tomato or grape tomato, halved
  • 10-15 mozzarella cheese mini balls halved or large ball cubed, fresh
  • 3 zucchini grilled strips, cut
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1/2 avocado sliced or chopped
  • basil fresh
  • 4 cups pasta cooked, bow ties or fusilli

Instructions

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

  1. 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.
  2. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.

PUTTING IT TOGETHER

  1. 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!
  2. ** 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 (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%)

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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