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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

mediterranean pasta salad
Ingredients:
  • (16 oz.) whole grain rotini pasta
  • (1/4 cup) feta cheese
  • (8 oz.) asparagus spears (about 16 stalks)
  • (16 oz.) artichoke hearts (about 12 pieces)
  • (4 oz.) snap peas
  • (1) medium yellow bell pepper
  • (1 cup) Kalamata olives
  • (1/4 cup) red onions
  • (1/8 cup) extra-virgin olive oil
  • (3 Tbsp.) balsamic vinegar
  • (3 Tbsp.) red wine vinegar
  • (1 clove) garlic, crushed
  • Black pepper and kosher salt
Servings
6
Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

A Mediterranean style pasta salad made with tons of veggies and chunks of feta cheese.

Preparation Time
About 20 minutes
Cook Time
About 10 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil over high heat. When water boils, add pasta and cook for about 9 minutes, or as directed on package.
  2. 2Meanwhile, steam asparagus for about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Drain pasta, then combine it with the asparagus, feta cheese and other chopped vegetables in a large bowl.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, mix red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar and crushed garlic. Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking to make the dressing.
  5. 5Mix dressing into salad and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of salad

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 370
  • Total Fat 10.3 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 57.1 g
  • Protein 14.2 g
  • Fiber 7.1 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Pasta Salads

Recipe Ethnicity: Greek/Mediterranean

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.