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Tuscan Pasta Salad
This Tuscan Pasta Salad brings the Italian flavors together with simple ingredients. Pasta cooked al dente, colorful vegetables, and simple vinaigrette make this salad a perfect dish when you need something easy, quick, and delicious!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 482 kcal
Ingredients
for the pasta salad:
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta or 4 cups
- 2 cups fresh spinach loosely packed
- 1 cup olives
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped sweet red peppers
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
for the dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
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Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add salt and stir.
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Chop peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, slice olives and tear the spinach.
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Add pasta to water and cook until al dente, meaning it still has some firmness.
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Drain and rinse with cool water. Place pasta in a large mixing bowl.
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Add prepared vegetables and Parmesan cheese. Stir together.
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Mix all dressing ingredients in a jar or measuring cup and drizzle over pasta salad.
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Serve.
Recipe Notes
- Use tortellini, penne, or any other bite-size pasta you like.
- If refrigerated, pasta salad should last for up to 3 days. Stir everything together before serving.
- Total time is an estimate.
- Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
Nutrition Facts
Tuscan Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 1067mg46%
Potassium 801mg23%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 2931IU59%
Vitamin C 60mg73%
Calcium 217mg22%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.