Pasta Salad
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This is a light and refreshing pasta salad recipe made with a myriad of vegetables and freshly cut basil tossed in a light homemade vinaigrette dressing. The perfect side dish for any barbecue or party.
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Ingredients
- 500 g pasta Fusilli
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cucumber Diced
- 1 red bell pepper Diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper Diced
- 1 red onion Diced
- 200 g cherry tomatoes Halved
- 50 g olives Pitted and halved
- 15 g basil Chopped
- salt To taste
- black pepper To taste
For the dressing:
- 50 ml olive oil
- 30 ml red wine vinegar
- 5 ml Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic Minced
- salt To taste
- black pepper To taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water, until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, olive oil, diced cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well coated.
- Serve the pasta salad cold, and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
236mg
(10%)
Potassium
421mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
436IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 436IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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