Low Carb Refreshing Cold Pasta Salad
Cool down with this vibrant and guilt-free *Low Carb Refreshing Cold Pasta Salad*, a delightful twist on the classic summer dish. Featuring low-carb shirataki noodles as the perfect pasta substitute, this salad is packed with fresh, crisp vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper, along with the rich, briny flavor of Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano, and garnished with fresh parsley, this easy and nutritious recipe is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect refreshingly light and healthy dish for warm-weather gatherings or meal prep. Whether you're following a keto diet or simply looking for a low-carb alternative, this cold pasta salad is sure to become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Low-carb shirataki noodles
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 50 grams Kalamata olives
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by rinsing the shirataki noodles under cold water to remove any pre-packaged liquid. Once rinsed, drain well.
Boil the noodles for 2-3 minutes to eliminate their natural aroma, then drain them again and set aside to cool.
While the noodles cool, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin half-moons, and dice the red bell pepper into small pieces.
Slice the red onion thinly into half-rings and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled shirataki noodles, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and kalamata olives.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated evenly with the dressing.
Finely chop fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the top of the salad for an added burst of flavor.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.1 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2988 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 671 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1188 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
