Poppyseed Pasta Salad

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Chill Time

    2 hrs

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    424 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Poppyseed Pasta Salad

This poppyseed pasta salad is the perfect picnic side dish. Loaded with veggies, feta cheese and homemade poppy seed dressing.

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Ingredients

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For the salad:

  • 16 ounces gemelli pasta
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup feta cheese

For the dressing:

  • 1/2 cup mild olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Place the pasta in a large bowl. Add the chopped vegetables and feta cheese to the cooled pasta.
  3. In a bowl or shaker jar, combine the dressing ingredients. Shake well. Pour over the pasta salad. Mix to combine.
  4. Refrigerate until serving. (If you want the salad really cold, refrigerate for 2 hours. Pour the dressing over the top right before serving.)

Notes

  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition Information

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Calories 424kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 381mg (16%) Potassium 330mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 3053IU (61%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 142mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 424kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 381mg 16%
Potassium 330mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 3053IU 61%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 142mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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