Description
Create a colorful and nutritious lunch with the Delicious Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad. This vibrant dish combines al dente pasta with a medley of fresh vegetables, making it an ideal choice for busy weekdays, picnics, or potlucks. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a crowd-pleaser that is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Packed with flavors and textures, this salad is perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature. Light, refreshing, and kid-friendly—this veggie pasta salad will surely become a staple in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces uncooked pasta (farfalle recommended)
- 2–3 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
- ½ cup white balsamic dressing (or preferred dressing)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: dice zucchini and bell peppers, chop broccoli, halve cherry tomatoes, mince garlic, and slice red onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with olive oil. Add all prepared vegetables along with salt and pepper; toss gently.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss again until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for improved flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg