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Italian Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad

Italian Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad is a vibrant & refreshing dish that combines pasta with basil, mozzarella and a variety of crisp, colorful vegetables.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 262 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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 trips 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

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water. Drain (do not rinse) and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, let cool.
  2. 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. 
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Nutrition Information

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

% 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.