Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad

Name: Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 lb whole grain rotini pasta; 3 portobello mushrooms, cut into strips; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 small zucchini, sliced; 1 yellow squash, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (0.7 oz package each) zesty Italian salad dressing mix; 2 Tbsp Romano cheese; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 orange bell pepper, chopped; 2 red roasted peppers, sliced; 2 cups steamed broccoli florets; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; Black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Vegetarian | Vegan

Whole grain pasta salad is a tasty alternative heavy side dishes loaded with mayonnaise. Try this bright but hearty blend of roasted peppers, mushrooms, and sliced zucchini and experience the zesty, Italian-inspired flavor of this easy make-ahead dish.

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

12

Calories

157

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How to Make Veggie Pasta Salad

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling water cook pasta until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
Step 2

In a skillet, cook mushroom strips in balsamic vinegar over medium heat until softened. Add the zucchini, squash and garlic and saute until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat, add remaining ingredients and toss.
Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and the vegetable and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 cup

157

Calories

2

g

Fat

1

mg

Cholesterol

236

mg

Sodium

29

g

Carbs

0

g

Sat. Fat

5

g

Fiber

6

g

Protein

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