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Zesty Pasta Salad

Amanda Keefer
Cold pasta salads make perfect packable lunches for school, work, picnics and parties. This easy Zesty Pasta Salad recipe is healthy with whole wheat pasta and fresh produce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunchbox Ideas
Servings 6
Calories 614 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: 614kcalCarbohydrates: 108gProtein: 20gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1037mgPotassium: 263mgFiber: 14gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 309IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword meal prep, pasta, pasta salad, veggies, whole grains
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