Vibrant Rainbow Pasta Salad with Fresh Veggies
Fresh and colorful rainbow pasta salad with crisp veggies and lemon dressing, perfect for a healthy quick meal.
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Make a vibrant rainbow pasta salad with fresh veggies and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a healthy, colorful meal in minutes.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
30m
Total time
55m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
30m
Total time
55m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 100 g cooked fusilli pasta
- 30 g red bell pepper diced
- 40 g yellow cherry tomatoes halved
- 30 g green cucumber diced
- 15 g purple red onion finely diced
- 20 g black olives sliced
- 5 g fresh basil leaves chopped
- 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 10 ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Origins International
Instructions
- Cook fusilli pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it down, then drain well.
- Dice red bell pepper into small pieces.
- Halve yellow cherry tomatoes.
- Dice green cucumber into small cubes.
- Finely dice purple red onion.
- Slice black olives into rings.
- Chop fresh basil leaves finely.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, red bell pepper, yellow cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.
- For dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Tips
- Use fresh vegetables for best flavor and texture.
- Cook pasta just until al dente to avoid mushiness in salad.
- Chill salad before serving to let flavors meld.
- Add a sprinkle of grated parmesan for extra taste if desired.
Serving Suggestions
- grilled chicken breast
- crusty bread
- light white wine
Enjoy this fresh and colorful rainbow pasta salad as a light meal or side dish that brightens any table.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 2
- Sodium (g): 0.2
- Sugar (g): 3
- Fat (g): 4
- Carbohydrates (g): 18
- Protein (g): 3.5
- Calories: 120
- Cholesterol (g): 0
- Saturated Fat (g): 0.5
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