Oil and Vinegar Veggie Pasta Salad
Oil and Vinegar Veggie Pasta Salad is a fresh and healthy chilled pasta salad that you can serve as a side dish or a summertime meat-free main course.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 171kcal
Equipment
- pasta pot optional for cooking pasta
- 6 quart stock pot optional for cooking pasta
- silicone cooking spoon optional
Ingredients
- 1 box (16 ounces) medium shell pasta cooked according to package directions
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil divided
- 4 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1½ cups halved grape tomatoes
- 1 medium (approximately 1¼ cup) carrot peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small (approximately 1 cup) red onion
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar or to taste
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
To prepare the pasta and blanch the broccoli:
- Boil the pasta according to the package directions in salted water. During the last 2 minutes of cooking time, add the prepared broccoli to the pan. Cook for two minutes. Drain the pasta and broccoli.
To assemble the salad:
- Add ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil and toss well to combine. Add the pasta and broccoli to a large bowl and allow it to cool completely.
- Once the pasta is cool, add the tomatoes, carrots, red onion, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese into the pasta bowl. Stir gently to combine. Drizzle the remaining extra virgin olive oil and the red wine vinegar over the pasta.
- Season the pasta and veggies with salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 3-4 hours before serving.
- Stir again before serving. May be served chilled or at room temperature.
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Notes
*Note - one serving = ½ cup
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Not recommended for freezing after assembly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 0.5mg
