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Healthy Pasta Salad

This healthy pasta salad is made with cucumbers, tomatoes and a basil balsamic dressing. It's mayo-free, gluten-free and vegan but still super delicious!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 148 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz macaroni or penne pasta I used gluten-free penne
  • 2 cups tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups cucumbers peeled and chopped
  • 3/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons basil minced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Prep pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and run cold water over cooked pasta to cool.
  2. Mix ingredients: Add drained pasta into a large bowl with tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
  3. Make dressing: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, basil, olive oil, coconut sugar, crushed red pepper and salt. Pour over salad ingredients and mix well.
  4. Serve: Refrigerate until cold. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Mix-ins – Feel free to switch up your mix-ins for this pasta salad… I often do! Sometimes I change up the veggies based on what I have on hand. Feel free to get creative and make this your own!
  • Red onion – Not a fan of red onion feel free to use yellow onion instead.
  • Feta – Adding feta to this pasta salad would be a great addition if you don’t need it to be dairy free.
  • Avocado – Want to add a little creaminess and healthy fats to your pasta salad? Add in some chopped avocado!
  • Dressing – I love the balsamic dressing paired with this salad but any dressing would work if you’re in a pinch. Some options: Greek Salad Dressing, white balsamic vinaigrette or lemon vinaigrette.
  • Greek Salad Dressing
  • white balsamic vinaigrette
  • lemon vinaigrette

Nutrition Information

Serving 3/4 cup Calories 148kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 4g (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148

% Daily Value*

Serving 3/4 cup
Calories 148kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 4g 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%

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