Low Fat Italian Pasta Salad

Bright, flavorful, and guilt-free, this Low Fat Italian Pasta Salad is the perfect healthy side dish or light main course for any occasion. Packed with whole-grain rotini, crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, vibrant red bell peppers, tangy Kalamata olives, and a medley of fresh parsley and spices, every bite bursts with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Tossed in a zesty low-fat Italian dressing, this quick and easy pasta salad comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a must-try for meal prep, picnics, or weeknight dinners. For a finishing touch, sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese, or enjoy it as-is for a completely low-fat, vegetarian-friendly meal. Serve it chilled and let the refreshing flavors take center stage!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 oz Whole-grain rotini pasta
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
• 0.75 cup Low-fat Italian dressing
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the whole-grain rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to cool it quickly. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives.

Step 4

Pour the low-fat Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss everything gently but thoroughly to ensure the dressing evenly coats the ingredients.

Step 5

Add the chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Toss again to incorporate the seasoning.

Step 6

If desired, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top for an added touch of flavor.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled, and enjoy your healthy Low Fat Italian Pasta Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1203.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1373.5

Total Fat 41.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 8mg	0%
Sodium 4581.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 225.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.7g	0%
Total Sugars 32.9g
Protein 41.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 491.4mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 2427.2mg	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: 25.8%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 62.8%