Healthy Summer Pasta Salad
This Healthy Summer Pasta Salad is quick and easy to make, good for you and a perfect side dish to bring to gatherings.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy side dish, healthy summer pasta salad
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 251kcal
- 1 lb Reggano rotini pasta cooked, al dente
- 2 cups cucumber cubed (or 1 large)
- 1 cup red onion chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup medley tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Specially Selected Gourmet House Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1 Tbsp Simply Nature Organic Basil Leaves
- Stonemill fresh cracked salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp Emporium Selection Shredded Parmesan Cheese optional topping
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 lb of pasta noodles. Cook according to package instructions or until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
While pasta is cooking, prepare your vegetables. Wash and chop cucumber, red onion, yellow bell pepper. Halve or quarter cherry tomatoes.
Once pasta is finished cooking, transfer to a strainer to drain liquid. Run cold water over the pasta until it is fully cooled.
Transfer cooked pasta to a large bowl and add all chopped veggies.
Next, pour in 1 cup of Specially Selected Gourmet House Vinaigrette Dressing, 1 Tbsp of dried basil leaves, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Serve cold or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg