Description
A vibrant and crunchy pasta salad that combines fresh veggies and chewy pasta, perfect for family gatherings and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, carrots, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour before serving for the best flavor.
- Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Chill the mixing bowl for 10 minutes before preparing the salad for an extra refreshing dish. For a creamy version, mix in some Greek yogurt or mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg