5.0 from 6 votes
Vegetarian Pasta Salad
Easy to make pasta salad that's loaded with veggies and flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 477 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb Whole Wheat Short Pasta
- 1 Cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 1½ Cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper chopped
- 1 Cup olives sliced
- ½ Cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Dressing
- ¼ Cup red wine vinegar
- ½ Cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp raw honey
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tsp Italian seasoning
- ⅓ Cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil, add in pasta and cook according to package instructions to al dente.
- Drain and set aside in a large bowl. Add in tomatoes, cabbage, bell pepper, olives, cucumber, and parmesan.
- In a small bowl whisk all dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Pour dressing over and gently toss to evenly coat. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- Preparing the Pasta: After you cook the pasta, drain and rince with cold water to prevent the pasta from sticking together. You may even leave the pasta in a slight iced water bath for a few minutes. Drain and add just a bit of olive oil. Toss, and start making your salad.
- Substitutes
- Pasta: use any shape pasta of your choice. You may use any kind of pasta as well. I love using whole wheat.
- Veggies: Add in any veggies you prefer. Tastes great with celery as well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
477kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
523mg
(22%)
Potassium
491mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1317IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
89mg
(99%)
Calcium
174mg
(17%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 523mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1317IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 89mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.