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Zesty Pasta Primavera Salad

Zesty Pasta Primavera Salad

5 Ratings
5 Ratings
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Zesty Pasta Primavera Salad
Makes: 10 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Whole grain rotini and colorful vegetables elevate this pasta salad! Add canned chicken or tuna for a complete meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole grain rotini pasta, uncooked*
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
*Other types of whole grain pasta may be used in place of the whole grain rotini.

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook pasta according to the package directions.
  3. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Add cooked pasta, cucumber, tomato, carrots, red onion, and Parmesan cheese to the dressing.
  6. Mix well and chill for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Source:

Recipe adapted from Chickasaw Nation Get Fresh! Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 109
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Sodium 28 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 38 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 107 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 109
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 1 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 38 mg
Potassium 107 mg
Sodium 28 mg
Copper 106 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 20 mg
Phosphorus 62 mg
Selenium 12 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 60 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 4 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 10 mcg
Folate 10 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 8 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces
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