The Pasta Salad

Pasta salad originated in the United States in the early 20th century and became popular as a refreshing and customizable dish.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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The Pasta Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mixing Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 grams Pasta
• 200 grams Cherry Tomatoes
• 150 grams Cucumbers
• 100 grams Bell Peppers
• 50 grams Red Onion
• 50 grams Black Olives
• 100 grams Feta Cheese
• 20 grams Fresh Basil
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and fresh basil.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh basil.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
6. Cover the salad and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.