Description
Elevate your lunch game with this Delicious Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for busy weekdays. Packed with fresh vegetables and colorful pasta, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a bowl that’s ideal for meal prep, picnics, or family gatherings. Whether served as a light lunch or a refreshing side at your next BBQ, this salad is sure to impress with its delightful mix of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces uncooked pasta (farfalle recommended)
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 bell peppers (yellow and orange), diced
- 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 or preferred dressing
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini, broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Add drained pasta and dressing; toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Combining
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg