Delicious Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad
Looking for a quick and nutritious meal to brighten up your busy weekdays? The Delicious Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad is the perfect solution! This vibrant dish combines colorful, fresh vegetables with perfectly cooked pasta, tossed in a light dressing that enhances every bite. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a delightful salad that’s ideal for lunch, picnics, or dinner. It’s not only satisfying but also customizable—add your favorite proteins or extra veggies to make it uniquely yours. With its refreshing flavors and wholesome ingredients, this pasta salad is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 bell peppers (yellow and orange), diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup white balsamic dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables by chopping them as listed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all vegetables.
- Add cooled pasta to the bowl and drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dressing. Toss well.
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg