Name: Summer Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 package (about 8 oz pasta, dry (I like Banza, which has additional protein)); 2 medium zucchini (I like to use one green and one yellow for an extra pop of color); 2 bell pepper (again, I like to use two different colors); 1 C grape tomatoes (halved); 2 oz feta cheese (crumbled (optional, omit if you prefer to keep this dish dairy free)); 1/2 C extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 C red wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

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This Summer Pasta Salad is the perfect complement to a summer cookout, or is a great meal on its own! Zucchini, bell pepper and tomato bring out the sweetest flavors of summer, and the easy, homemade dressing is light and refreshing. Although this works well with any pasta, I prefer to use a whole wheat pasta or a legume-based pasta for added protein and fiber. With added veggies and a sprinkle of feta cheese, this pasta salad will become a seasonal favorite!

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Summer Pasta Salad

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Servings:

Calories 259

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Chill Time 1

Total Time: 1 15

Ingredients

For the Pasta Salad:

1 package about 8 oz pasta, dry (I like Banza, which has additional protein)
2 medium zucchini I like to use one green and one yellow for an extra pop of color
2 bell pepper again, I like to use two different colors
1 C grape tomatoes halved
2 oz feta cheese crumbled (optional, omit if you prefer to keep this dish dairy free)

For the Dressing:

1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
1/4 C red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
Dice zucchini and bell pepper. Place in large bowl and set aside.
Add halved tomatoes to the large bowl.
Add cooked pasta to the large bowl. Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over pasta. Add spices (salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper) and cheese. Gently mix with a large spoon until well combined.
Cover and let chill in fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 3-5 days.

Analysis uses whole wheat pasta and feta cheese

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1338IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

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Summer Pasta Salad