Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Healthy Pasta Salad, a delightful summer side dish that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings. This nutritious recipe combines colorful vegetables, hearty pasta, and proteins, all tossed in a zesty dressing that enhances each bite. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or bringing a dish to share with friends, this salad is customizable to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini noodles
- 3/4 cup chopped English cucumber
- 3/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 5 ounces sliced olives
- 14 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3–4 ounces turkey pepperoni (quartered)
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella (cubed)
- 2 ounces fresh basil (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup light Caesar dressing
- 1/3 cup light Greek dressing
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini noodles according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with cucumber, carrot, yellow bell pepper, red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes, turkey pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
- Drizzle both dressings over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently until everything is well combined.
- Transfer to a serving dish or bowl. Garnish with additional basil if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg