🍝 Healthy Pasta Salad Bowl 🥗✨
🌟 Packed with vibrant veggies, tender pasta, and a zesty dressing, this Healthy Pasta Salad Bowl is a fresh and satisfying dish. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a quick and wholesome dinner! 🌿🍅
Ingredients
For the Salad:
🍝 2 cups whole wheat or chickpea pasta, cooked and cooled
🥒 1 cucumber, diced
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🫑 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
🥕 1/2 cup shredded carrots
🌽 1/2 cup grilled or fresh corn kernels
🥬 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
🧀 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or diced avocado (optional)
For the Dressing:
🫒 3 tbsp olive oil
🍋 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
🍯 1 tsp Dijon mustard or honey
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🌿 1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
2️⃣ Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard or honey, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3️⃣ Combine the Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, carrots, corn, and spinach.
4️⃣ Add the Dressing:
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
5️⃣ Serve and Enjoy:
Sprinkle with feta cheese or add avocado for a creamy twist. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
🌟 Fresh, colorful, and absolutely delicious, this Healthy Pasta Salad Bowl is a must-have for any occasion. Make it your own with your favorite veggies and enjoy every bite! 🍝💚
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