Summer Pasta Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing
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Summer Pasta Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing
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This easy summer pasta salad recipe can be made in only 20-minutes and is perfect for summer meal prep or an easy meal.
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Ingredients
For the Dressing,
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. grainy mustard
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
For the Salad,
- 250 g cord-style fusilli pasta cooked
- 1 cup red cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 ½ - 2 mangos diced
- ½ large avocado diced
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1/3 cup capers
- 3 tbsp basil chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli according to the instructions on the package. Allow to cool.
- In a small bowl, mix and combine all of the ingredients for the dressing. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add ALL of the remaining ingredients. Make sure to mash the avocado slightly as you addit, and combine the salad.
- Add the dressing, mix to combine, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish the salad with extra basil and enjoy!
Notes
- NOTES
- Replace the feta cheese with your favorite dairy-free substitute! Swap the fusilli for any pasta shape you wish! Even make this gluten-free. To add your daily dose of protein, add 1- 398ml can of chickpeas OR whatever you prefer YUM! Play around with the ingredients and swap ingredients or add to it! Take out the mango and add peaches or cantaloupes instead OR remove the sweet flavor and pop in some cucumber and red peppers! This is the perfect summer salad!! Salads can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 – 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
69.2g
(23%)
Protein
12.7g
(25%)
Fat
16.9g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4.7g
(24%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.8g
Monounsaturated Fat
8.9g
Cholesterol
16.7mg
(6%)
Sodium
1249.4mg
(52%)
Fiber
5.8g
(23%)
Sugar
16.5g
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 69.2g | 23% |
| Protein | 12.7g | 25% |
| Fat | 16.9g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 16.7mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1249.4mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 23% |
| Sugar | 16.5g | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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