Whether you are packing a weekday lunch or a picnic meal, this heart healthy rotini pasta salad is the way to get filling, flavorful results every time. Try this healthy pasta salad recipe with veggies you have on hand for a quick, satisfying bite that boasts heart-healthy properties.
This heart healthy pasta salad is made with multi-grain pasta and loads of fiber-rich vegetables, including broccoli, red pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and red onion. It contains low-fat cheese and dressing, and this hearty pasta salad contains no cholesterol at all. The addition of rich-tasting black olives adds plenty of flavor to this low sodium pasta salad, eliminating the need to add salt.
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Recipe yields 8 servings
In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cucumber, broccoli, olives and dressing. Add cheese and toss gently. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Toss salad before serving.