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Delicious Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad

Delicious Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad for Vibrant Meals

A vibrant, nutritious salad packed with fresh vegetables, perfect for quick lunches and meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Farfalle Pasta or rotini, fusilli, or penne
For the Fresh Veggies
  • 1 medium Zucchini or yellow squash
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets or cauliflower
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers any sweet pepper variety
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes added just before serving
  • 1 small Red Onion or green onions
For Flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup Vinaigrette your favorite kind
Optional Enhancements
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast as a vegan option

Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a large stockpot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then add farfalle pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of olive oil. Add diced zucchini and broccoli, sauté for 3 minutes. Add sliced bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 4-5 minutes until vibrant and tender. Stir in chopped red onion and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Pour sautéed veggies into the bowl with cooked pasta. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Serve immediately or let it cool for about 20 minutes. For storage, put it in an airtight container and refrigerate. Keeps for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse pasta under cold water to keep veggies crunchy; add cherry tomatoes last for freshness.

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