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Summery Italian Pasta Salad

Fresh Summery Italian Pasta Salad: A Vibrant Veggie Delight

This Vegan Summery Italian Pasta Salad showcases colorful, fresh vegetables, perfect for gatherings and meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces fusilli or penne pasta
  • 1 medium yellow onion or red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup fresh corn or canned corn
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium zucchini or yellow squash
  • 1 medium red bell pepper or any color bell pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves or parsley
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Large Skillet
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Steps
  1. Wash and slice the vegetables: dice the onion, mince the garlic, trim the green beans, thinly slice the zucchini and red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the fresh basil.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent (3-5 minutes). Add corn and green beans; stir for 2 minutes. Then add zucchini and red bell pepper; cook for another 3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, add sautéed vegetables to pasta, season with salt and pepper, and fold in basil and cherry tomatoes. Toss gently.
  5. Serve warm or chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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