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Vegan Summer Pasta Salad
This delectable Summer Pasta Salad recipe contains many different textures and flavors. It's perfect for potlucks or gatherings around the BBQ!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 169 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups tomatoes diced
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 bell pepper
- 6 green shallots chopped
- 3 tbsp parsley
- 3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil.
- Add the orzo and boil for 10 minutes.
- Drain. Place in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Add all the vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, shallots) to the orzo.
- In a small bowl, mix together the balsamic vinegar, remaining oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Add the dressing to the orzo and mix well.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
448mg
(19%)
Potassium
265mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1072IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 448mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1072IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.