Description
Delicious Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that makes a perfect meal prep option for busy weekdays. Packed with colorful vegetables and tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor. Ideal for summer picnics or light lunches, it can be customized to suit your taste preferences or whatever produce you have on hand. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this delightful salad and enjoy its freshness throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces uncooked pasta (farfalle recommended)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 bell peppers, diced (yellow and orange)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Half of a small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup white balsamic dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the zucchini, broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and red onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently.
- Pour in the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg