Soy-Free Refreshing Cold Pasta Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Soy-Free Refreshing Cold Pasta Salad, a perfect choice for a light, wholesome meal or side dish. This quick and easy recipe marries al dente penne pasta with a medley of crisp vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper, complemented by the briny richness of black olives and creamy feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing featuring extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and minced garlic takes this dish to the next level, while fragrant basil adds a refreshing herbal note. Ready in just 30 minutes, this chilled pasta salad is ideal for summer picnics, weekday lunches, or anytime you crave a healthy, soy-free alternative. Whether served as a vibrant centerpiece or a refreshing accompaniment, it's guaranteed to please your palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g Penne pasta
- 200 g Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 Red onion
- 100 g Black olives, pitted
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 100 g Feta cheese
- 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 30 ml Lemon juice
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Slice the black olives and tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and to cool it down quickly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and basil leaves.
Crumble the feta cheese over the pasta salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side or main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.9 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 4291 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.1 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 661 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1842 mg | 39% | |
*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.
