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Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad

Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad That Dances with Flavor

This Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad is vibrant, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Farfalle Pasta can also use chickpea or lentil pasta
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Zucchini yellow squash makes a great alternative
  • 1 cup Broccoli Florets cauliflower can be substituted
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (assorted colors) any seasonal peppers work
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes add last to avoid mushiness
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion green onions are a milder option
  • 2 cloves Garlic garlic powder can be used if necessary
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil any neutral oil can be used
  • 1/4 cup Vinaigrette a lemon vinaigrette is recommended
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese omit for a vegan option

Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • large sauté pan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil the Pasta: Fill a stockpot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Cook the farfalle pasta according to package directions for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Cool the Pasta: Rinse the cooked pasta under cold running water for 20-30 seconds, then reserve it in its pot.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté zucchini and broccoli for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add More Flavor: Add bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; sauté for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Incorporate Red Onion: Add red onion and sauté for one more minute.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Add sautéed vegetables to cooled pasta, drizzle vinaigrette, and toss gently.
  7. Chill and Serve: Serve immediately or chill in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to rinse the pasta to maintain its crunch, and consider preparing the salad a few hours in advance for best flavor development.

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