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whole wheat pasta salad recipe with tomatoes olives bell peppers and cheese with italian dressing

Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

Kelly Jensen
This whole wheat pasta salad recipe is a bright & fresh side dish to bring to a cookout, tailgate, potluck, or light lunch! Loaded with crisp veggies, hearty cooked noodles, and a zesty Italian dressing.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup black olives
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 teaspoon Oregano
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of salted water, and cook rotini al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse noodles under cold water to stop them cooking. Set aside.
  • Dice the tomatoes, slice the peppers into fine bite-sized ribbons, slice the olives, and all all veggies to a large bowl. Add the pasta, and dressing - toss to coat. Add a pinch of oregano, and season with Salt and Pepper if needed!
  • Crumble cheese on top and plenty of fresh parsley.
  • Store leftover pasta salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. This pasta salad is great fresh, but it's even better the next day!

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 385mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 917IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 1mg
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