Low Carb Vibrant Vegetable Pasta Salad

Brighten up your table with this Low Carb Vibrant Vegetable Pasta Salad! Bursting with color and crunch, this wholesome dish features spiralized zucchini and carrots as a light and healthy pasta alternative, perfectly paired with fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and diced bell pepper. Tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic, and Dijon mustard, and finished with aromatic chopped basil, each bite is a refreshing celebration of garden-fresh flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free and keto-friendly salad is perfect as a quick lunch, a side dish for summer barbecues, or a light meal prep option. Enjoy wholesome eating without sacrificing flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces zucchini (large)
• 1 piece carrot (large)
• 1 piece red bell pepper
• 1 piece cucumber
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 piece red onion
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles (zoodles) from the two large zucchinis and carrot noodles from the large carrot. Set aside.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the zucchini noodles, carrot noodles, diced vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dijon mustard, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Let the pasta salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1556.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	701.2

Total Fat 46.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1438.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 39.0g
Protein 16.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 299.5mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 2740.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 36.0%