Zesty Cold Pasta Salad Receita

Craving a quick, cheap, and incredibly flavorful side dish? This Zesty Cold Pasta Salad recipe is your answer! Easily customizable to your favorite veggies and pantry staples, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or prepping ahead for a delicious lunch. We'll guide you through creating a vibrant pasta salad bursting with fresh flavors – a simple recipe that’s surprisingly satisfying. Adjust the quantities to your liking, and feel free to add leftover chicken or other proteins for a complete meal! Get ready to elevate your side dish game!

Preparo 15 min

Cozimento 20 min

Calorias 258.6 kcal

Proteína 17g

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Ingredientes para Zesty Cold Pasta Salad

2 oz dry pasta
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
Not applicable (recipe uses scratch-made dressing components)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
fresh dill, for garnish (optional)
leftover grilled chicken (optional, for a heartier meal)
chickpeas (optional, for a heartier meal)

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Como fazer Zesty Cold Pasta Salad

Cook 2 oz of pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta quickly.
While the pasta cooks, chop 1/2 cup of red onion, 1 cup of cherry tomatoes (halved), 1/2 cup of cucumber (diced), and 1/2 cup of bell pepper (diced).
In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Add the cooked pasta, chopped vegetables, and the dressing to the bowl. Gently toss to combine, ensuring all the pasta is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more vinegar for extra tang, or sugar for sweetness.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill before serving (optional).
Enjoy your Zesty Cold Pasta Salad as a side dish or add leftover grilled chicken or chickpeas for a heartier meal!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

Carbs

16g

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Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Zesty Cold Pasta Salad?

Zesty Cold Pasta Salad leva cerca de 35 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 15 minutos de preparo e 20 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Zesty Cold Pasta Salad?

Zesty Cold Pasta Salad tem aproximadamente 258.6 calorias por porção, com cerca de 17 g de proteína, 16 g de carboidratos e 4 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Zesty Cold Pasta Salad?

Os principais ingredientes de Zesty Cold Pasta Salad são Pasta, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Bell Pepper, Flat Leaf Parsley, Onion. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.