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Healthy Pasta Salad Recipe

Healthy Pasta Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and nutritious pasta salad featuring fusilli pasta, mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, black olives, parsley, salami, and a zesty herb dressing.


Ingredients

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Salad

  • 15 oz fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup mini mozzarella balls, whole or halved
  • 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes (8 oz)
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup halved & sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup black olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup diced salami (5 oz)
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced

Dressing

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (juice of 1/2 a lemon)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and cool with cold water.
  2. Make Dressing: Combine thyme, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, maple syrup, and pepper.
  3. Prepare Salad: Cut veggies and salami, then mix in a large bowl with cooked pasta.
  4. Add Dressing: Stir in the prepared dressing.
  5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg