Summer Pasta Salad
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Summer Pasta Salad
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This summer pasta salad is full of fresh, ripe veggies, tossed with pasta mixed together with a homemade Italian balsamic vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
For balsamic dressing:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon grated garlic
- ¼ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
For pasta salad:
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup mixed-color diced bell pepper
- 1 cup sliced Persian cucumbers
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
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Instructions
For balsamic dressing:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, grated garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and whisk to combine.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
For pasta salad:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta to al dente, according to the package directions. One minute before draining the pasta, add the peas and corn to the pot with the pasta.
- Drain the pasta, peas, and corn and run them under cool water just until they are no longer hot to the touch.
- Add the pasta, peas, and corn to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss to combine.
- Next add the remaining vegetables - tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumbers, and olives. Toss to combine.
- Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
- Enjoy immediately or chill until ready to serve. This pasta salad is delicious at room temperature or cold.
- Storage: Store any leftover pasta salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Sodium
177mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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