Bright & Refreshing Pasta Salad
Category:
Entree
Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Chill Time: Overnight
Yield: 1 Large Bowl (10 Cups)
Recipe By Chef: Paige Mountain
- Ingredients
- Directions
- Qualities
- Tips
- Nutrition
- Recipe Benefits
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced + zested
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped (2 teaspoons)
- 1/2-1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 3/4 box bowtie pasta, cooked & drained (~6 cups)
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into chunks
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 can garbanzo beans
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped garlic, sea salt, parsley, oregano, and mint.
- Stir to combine.
- Boil the pasta according to package directions, then 2-3 minutes before removing pasta, add the trimmed and cut asparagus chunks.
- Drain pasta and asparagus.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, chopped bell peppers, and feta cheese.
- Pour the dressing over top of the pasta and other ingredients, stirring to coat.
- Serve right away or refrigerate overnight to let flavors marinate.
Qualities
- Texture: Multi-Texture
- Rating for Scent : 4/10
- Spice Level: 0/10
Tips
- This recipe is very flexible and can be adjusted as needed. For example, other vegetables, proteins, or seasonings can be used.
- For increased calories, add more olive oil.
Nutrition
Nutrition Content for 1 Cup
- Calories: 246kcal
- Carbohydrates: 31.5g
- Fat: 9.4g
- Protein: 9.3g
- Fiber: 4.2g
- Added sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 521.5mg
Recipe Benefits
- High Calorie Potential
- Promotes Gut Health
- Anti-Inflammatory