Light And Healthy Pasta Salad
Make light Pasta salad recipe with homemade dijon mustard vinaigrette dressing, tortellini, and lots of vegetables!.
Ingredients
| For salad: | ||
| Dried pasta | 9 Ounce ((smallish pasta (tortellini, bow | |
| Cherry tomatoes | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Diced red bell pepper | 1 Cup (16 tbs) ((about half a large pepper)) | |
| Zucchini | 1 Small , shredded | |
| Green onions | 8 , roast ((sliced into 1/4 inch pieces)) | |
| For optional ingredients for salad: | ||
| Canned chickpeas | 10 Ounce ((1 can)) | |
| Chopped spinach/Chopped arugula | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Grated parmesan | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Artichoke hearts | 1 | |
| Olives | 4 | |
| For dressing: | ||
| Red wine vinegar | 1 Ounce | |
| Olive oil | 2 Ounce ((or whatever you have)) | |
| Dijon mustard | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dried basil | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dried oregano | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Crushed red pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon |
Directions
MAKING:
1.Put dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.
2.Set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
3.Combine the salad with the dressing and mix gently. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours for best taste.
SERVING:
4.Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Summary
Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 4
