Pasta Primavera Salad

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with seasonal flavors, this Pasta Primavera Salad is a light yet satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender rotini pasta tossed with a rainbow of crisp vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, zucchini, broccoli florets, and shredded carrots, this recipe is as colorful as it is delicious. The zesty homemade dressing, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, a hint of Dijon mustard, and fresh garlic, perfectly complements the fresh produce, while a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese adds a creamy, savory finish. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this pasta salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing make-ahead lunch. Packed with flavor, nutrients, and a delightful crunch, this Pasta Primavera Salad promises to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp basil leaves, chopped
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prep the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the zucchini and bell pepper, cut the broccoli florets into small pieces, shred the carrot, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, broccoli florets, shredded carrot, red onion, and chopped basil.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables in the large mixing bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Serve the Pasta Primavera Salad chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1193.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2085.0

Total Fat 70.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 20mg	0%
Sodium 2913.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 299.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.9g	0%
Total Sugars 33.9g
Protein 61.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 517.7mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 2364.6mg	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: 30.6%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 57.6%