Low Fat Vibrant Vegetable Pasta Salad

Bursting with color and flavor, this Low Fat Vibrant Vegetable Pasta Salad is the perfect healthy dish for any occasion. Featuring nutrient-packed whole wheat pasta paired with a medley of fresh vegetables—like juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and crunchy bell peppers—this salad is as satisfying as it is wholesome. A tangy, homemade dressing made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties everything together with a light yet zesty finish. Quick and easy to prepare, this salad is ready in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal make-ahead option for lunch, picnics, or as a side dish for dinner. It's not just a meal; it’s a colorful celebration of freshness and flavor that’s low in fat but big on taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Whole wheat pasta
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 100 grams Frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the whole wheat pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and chop the red and yellow bell peppers into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Peel and grate the carrot and finely dice the red onion. Set all the vegetables aside in a large bowl.

Step 4

Blanch the frozen peas by placing them in a bowl and pouring boiling water over them. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the chopped vegetables. Toss to combine evenly.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and mix well to ensure everything is coated in the dressing.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad. Toss once more to incorporate.

Step 9

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled and enjoy your low-fat vibrant vegetable pasta salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1249.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	760.6

Total Fat 18.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1382.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 26.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 186.4mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2409.7mg	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: 20.6%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 66.3%