Cold pasta salads make perfect packable lunches for school, work, picnics and parties. This easy recipe is healthy with whole wheat pasta and fresh produce.

Zesty Pasta Salad

Amber Gray
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Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Lunchbox Ideas
Servings 6
Calories 528 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup lowfat Italian salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups whole wheat pasta cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Instructions
 

  • Combine dressing, basil, and garlic in small bowl.
  • Place pasta in large bowl; add tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms and onion. Add dressing and toss until evenly coated.

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 29gFat: 17gCholesterol: 231mgSodium: 417mgFiber: 9g
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