Italian Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
262 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad
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Italian Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad is a vibrant & refreshing dish that combines pasta with basil, mozzarella and a variety of crisp, colorful vegetables.
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Ingredients
- 2-3 medium-large tomatoes diced and seeded not too ripe but firm
- 1 large fresh mozzarella diced more if you desire
- 5-7 fresh basil leaves chopped
- 6-8 strips grilled zucchini chopped
- 10 black pitted olives chopped
- 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper (optional)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3½-4 cups cooked short pasta 700 grams, approximately 2 1/4 -2 1/2 cups dry
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Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water. Drain (do not rinse) and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, let cool.
- While the pasta is cooking in a medium bowl, toss gently together the tomatoes, mozzarella, zucchini, olives, basil leaves and hot pepper flakes add the cooked pasta and olive oil (more if needed). Toss gently together, serve immediately or chill until ready to serve. Chilling will make it more flavorful. Enjoy!
Notes
- Zucchini should be cut into thin strips or slices, lightly coated in olive oil, then grilled or sautéed until just tender but still crisp
- Zucchini should be cut into thin strips or slices, lightly coated in olive oil, then grilled or sautéed until just tender but still crisp
- Storage: Store this Italian pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Do not freeze.
- Make ahead: This pasta salad is great to make ahead. After assembling add only half of the additional olive oil. Then just before serving, add the remaining oil plus extra if needed. This will ensure that the pasta does not get too soggy and all flavors remain fresh.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
123mg
(5%)
Potassium
644mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
780IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
40.7mg
(45%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 123mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 644mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 780IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 40.7mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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