Low Fat Refreshing Cold Pasta Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of this Low Fat Refreshing Cold Pasta Salad, a perfect dish for warm weather and light meals! Packed with nutritious whole wheat pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and tangy black olives, this pasta salad is as colorful as it is delicious. Tossed in a zesty low-fat Italian dressing infused with fresh basil and a squeeze of lemon juice, every bite bursts with refreshing goodness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy cold pasta salad is easy to prepare, low in fat, and ideal as a chilled side dish or a standalone meal. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or prepping a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to be a hit with its fresh ingredients and crowd-pleasing taste.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.25 cup black olives
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup low-fat Italian dressing
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the whole wheat pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
Step 2
2. While the pasta is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin half-moons.
Step 3
3. Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion.
Step 4
4. Slice the black olives and tear the basil leaves into small pieces.
Step 5
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and basil leaves.
Step 6
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the low-fat Italian dressing, lemon juice, ground black pepper, and salt.
Step 7
7. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Step 8
8. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 9
9. Before serving, toss the salad again to redistribute the dressing, then taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 10
10. Serve chilled as a refreshing meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1212.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 549.2 |
| Total Fat 8.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1897.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 112.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.8g | |
| Protein 19.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 185.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1867.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories