Healthy Pasta Salad

Healthy Pasta Salad

from dinnerin321.com
Salad
30 min
257 kcal / serving

Rich in protein and deliciousness, this Healthy Pasta Salad is a summer side dish favorite recipe and is the BEST pasta salad you’ve ever had! Great for making ahead of time, you can customize it with your favorite seasonal veggies!

Ingredients

  • 8 ouncesrotini noodles
  • ¾ cupchopped english cucumber
  • ¾ cupshredded carrot
  • 1yellow bell pepper (chopped)
  • ½ cupdiced red onion
  • 5 ouncessliced olives
  • 14 ouncescherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 3 ouncesregular or turkey pepperoni (quartered)
  • 6 ouncesfresh mozzarella (cubed)
  • 2 ouncesfresh basil (thinly sliced)
  • ⅓ cuplight caesar dressing
  • ⅓ cuplight greek dressing
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ¼ cupshredded parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta to the boiling water and cook it according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  2. 2

    Toss until well combined. Taste and adjust flavors as desired.

  3. 3

    Transfer to a serving dish or large bowl. Garnish with additional fresh basil and parmesan cheese if desired.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate until ready to serve.