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Pasta Salad with Balsamic Yogurt Dressing
This healthy pasta salad is tossed with a light and creamy balsamic yogurt dressing, and mixed with vegetables and fresh herbs.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 370 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
The Dressing:
- ½ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¾ teaspoon agave nectar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
The salad:
- 13 ounce box whole wheat conghlie or rotini pasta
- 1 pint Grape or Cherry Tomatoes cut in half
- 2 cups bite-sized pieces romaine lettuce
- 1 14 ounce can cannellini beans (I prefer Bush's)
- 3 tablespoons capers drained
- 10 large leaves basil thinly sliced
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
The Dressing:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, balsamic vinegar, garlic, agave nectar, salt and pepper.
- While whisking the dressing constantly, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture is combined.
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The Salad:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, cannellini beans and capers.
- Pour in two-thirds of the dressing and mix well with the pasta salad. Taste and add more dressing, if desired.
- Gently stir in basil. Add additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve.
Notes
- Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the built-in recipe card calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Serving (⅙ of Recipe)
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
229mg
(10%)
Potassium
690mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2055IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
11.8mg
(13%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
4.7mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (⅙ of Recipe) | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 690mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2055IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 11.8mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.