Italian Pasta Salad
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Italian Pasta Salad
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Simple Italian pasta salad made with homemade Italian dressing and only takes 30 minutes to make.
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Ingredients
For the dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
For the salad
- 8 ounces dry rotini pasta
- 8 ounces grape tomatoes halved
- ⅔ cup Mozzarella pearls
- 1 medium orange bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup English cucumber sliced
- ½ medium red onion chopped
- ⅓ cup black olives sliced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- basil to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- To a small bowl combine the ingredients for the dressing; olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, Italian seasonings, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix it with a fork until well incorporated and set aside.
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions minus 1 minute. Drain the pasta water and set it aside.
- To a large bowl combine the ingredients for the salad; cooked pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, bell peppers, cucumber, onion, olives, parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss them until well coated.
- Garnish the salad with basil and transfer the salad to a bowl to serve.
Notes
- Use any pasta of your choice. There are many healthier options now like chickpea or lentil pasta.
- I recommend that you make our homemade Italian dressing, but if you prefer using your favorite Store-bought version go right ahead.
- The Mozzarella balls add some protein to this dish, but you can cut down on the calories if you like by omitting this ingredient.
- To make this pasta salad vegan-friendly, do skip the mozzarella and use dairy-free parmesan cheese than vegan-friendly.
- Do not overcook the pasta. Once it is cooked, immediately drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to prevent it from cooking further. An ice bath won't hurt since it's best served cold anyway.
- If you do not have olive oil, use avocado oil.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
573kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
612mg
(26%)
Potassium
426mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1704IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
168mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 612mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 426mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1704IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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