Zesty Pasta Primavera Salad
Whole grain rotini and colorful vegetables elevate this pasta salad! Add canned chicken or tuna for a complete meal.
- 10 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Zesty Pasta Primavera Salad
Whole grain rotini and colorful vegetables elevate this pasta salad! Add canned chicken or tuna for a complete meal.
- 10 Servings
- Less than $3.00
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
Steps
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.
Ingredients
Serving Size:
| 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 |
Source:
- Recipe adapted from Chickasaw Nation Get Fresh! Nutrition Education Program