Spring Mix in Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Spring Mix in Pasta Salad is the perfect fusion of vibrant greens and hearty rotini pasta. Featuring a medley of crisp spring mix, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and tangy Parmesan cheese, this salad is tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a touch of honey for balance. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and easy dish that’s ideal as a light main course, a refreshing side, or your next meal prep star. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this pasta salad is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients you'll crave all year round.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 4 cups spring mix greens
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and thinly slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled pasta, spring mix greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Parmesan cheese.
To make the dressing, mince the garlic and whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until well-emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the pasta and greens mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt or pepper if desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Enjoy your Spring Mix in Pasta Salad as a fresh and vibrant meal or side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 370 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 392 mg | 8% | |
*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.
