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Summer pasta salad

An easy and delicious vegetarian summer pasta salad that is just perfect for a hot day.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Course: Salad, Salads
Cuisine: International
Servings: 3
Calories: 279kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cooked rotini pasta

Vegetables

  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup freshly stripped raw sweet corn
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet peppers
  • 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes about 12 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 10 pitted kalamata olives
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onions

Fresh herbs

  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped sweet basil
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped mint

Seasoning

  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1.25 tsp Kosher salt or to taste

Dressing

Instructions

Cooking the pasta

  • Bring to boil 6 cups of water with 3 tsp of salt.
  • When the water begins to boil, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
  • Once done, drain the pasta in a colander.
  • Wash under colander and allow it to sit until all water drains fully.

Veggies and herbs

  • While the pasta cooks, strip the corn, halve the tomatoes and prep the remaining veggies.
  • Similarly, wash and pat dry the herbs.
  • Chop them as finely as possible and set aside.

Tossing the salad

  • Once we have everything prepped, add the veggies and cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  • Toss to combine.
  • Set aside until ready to serve.
  • Keep chilled if serving later.

Adding the dressing

  • Pour the dressing over just before serving and combine everything together.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition values are given here as a courtesy. Please use this as a rough guide and consult a qualified nutrition expert if you are particular about micros and macros.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1706mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2296IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg
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