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Easy Summer Pasta Salad

A deliciously easy and healthy, with all fresh ingredients, the perfect summer pasta salad.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked bow pasta* (321 grams)
  • 1 cup fresh chopped mozzarella** (225 grams)
  • 3/4 cup cooked sweet corn (131 grams)
  • 10-15 cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 3/4 cup cubed pancetta (or thick cut bacon) (169 grams)
  • 1-2 stalk celery chopped
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil (40-54 grams)
*About 2 cups dried pasta.
**or fresh small balls (halved).

Instructions

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  1. In a small frying pan add chopped pancetta and 1/4 cup water, cook on medium heat until the pancetta is tender and browned, but not burnt, drain on paper towels.
  2. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook bow pasta al dente, then drain, and rinse in cold water or toss the drained pasta with a teaspoon of olive oil to prevent sticking (let cool completely).
  3. In a large bowl add, mozzarella, corn, tomatoes, celery, pancetta, salt, oregano, and mix gently, add pasta, fresh basil and olive oil toss gently, let sit in the fridge for 1 or 2 hours before serving.
  4. Toss gently before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 333mg (14%) Potassium 130mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 280IU (6%) Vitamin C 3.4mg (4%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 333mg 14%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 280IU 6%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 4%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.