Description
A fresh and zesty pasta salad recipe that combines Mediterranean flavors for a delightful dish.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of fusilli pasta
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- 1 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by boiling the fusilli pasta in salted water until it reaches a firm texture. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the cooled fusilli with grape tomatoes, zucchini, yellow bell pepper, red onion, green olives, goat cheese, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, blend together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently fold everything together to ensure even coating.
- Allow the salad to sit for about 20 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for a more refreshing taste before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider incorporating grilled shrimp or white beans.
- For a low-carb alternative, swap the fusilli with spiralized vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg