Pasta Primavera Salad
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with seasonal flavors, this Pasta Primavera Salad is a light yet satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender rotini pasta tossed with a rainbow of crisp vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, zucchini, broccoli florets, and shredded carrots, this recipe is as colorful as it is delicious. The zesty homemade dressing, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, a hint of Dijon mustard, and fresh garlic, perfectly complements the fresh produce, while a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese adds a creamy, savory finish. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this pasta salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing make-ahead lunch. Packed with flavor, nutrients, and a delightful crunch, this Pasta Primavera Salad promises to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp basil leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prep the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the zucchini and bell pepper, cut the broccoli florets into small pieces, shred the carrot, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, broccoli florets, shredded carrot, red onion, and chopped basil.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables in the large mixing bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Pasta Primavera Salad chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.7 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 2914 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.9 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 61.4 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 518 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2365 mg | 50% | |
*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.
