Pasta Salad

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Health Score:
89 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
ready in 37 min.
Ready in
Calories:
218
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The red peppers in this pasta salad contains plenty of antioxidants, which keeps free radicals from harming cells.

Throw some grilled chicken into this salad to add protein and make it more filling.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie218 cal.(10 %)
Protein8 g(8 %)
Fat10 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates22 g(15 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5 g(17 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.8 mg(15 %)
Vitamin K7.6 μg(13 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin2.9 mg(24 %)
Vitamin B₆0.2 mg(14 %)
Folate37 μg(12 %)
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg(5 %)
Biotin3.8 μg(8 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.1 μg(3 %)
Vitamin C31 mg(33 %)
Potassium306 mg(8 %)
Calcium80 mg(8 %)
Magnesium33 mg(11 %)
Iron1.1 mg(7 %)
Iodine17 μg(9 %)
Zinc0.8 mg(10 %)
Saturated fatty acids4 g
Uric acid43 mg
Cholesterol14 mg
Complete sugar4 g

Ingredients

for
6
Ingredients
12 ozs Pasta (penne or bowtie)
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil drained and julienned)
1 cup marinated Artichoke hearts (chopped)
1 cup roasted Red pepper (sliced into strips)
½ cup Feta (crumbled)
½ small Red onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
¼ cup freshly chopped Basil (plus extra for garnish)
salt (to taste)
freshly ground Black pepper (to taste)
For Dressing
1 clove garlic cloves (peeled and pressed)
1 ½ Tbsps lemon juice
1 ½ Tbsps Red wine vinegar
3 Tbsps good-quality olive oil
salt (to taste)
freshly ground Black pepper (to taste)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
PastaArtichoke heartsFetaolive oilBasilgarlic clove
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Brush, 1 Small knife, 1 Baking sheet, 1 Parchment paper, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Wire rack, 1 Small pot, 2 Bowls, 1 Whisk, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Peeler, 1 Immersion blender, 1 Ladle, 1 Skillet, 1 Wooden spoon

Preparation steps

1.
Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and cool.
2.
In a large, non-reactive bowl, toss ingredients together and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3.
For Dressing:
4.
Whisk all ingredients together and drizzle over pasta salad; toss well to coat. Chill pasta salad for 2 hours garnish with basil leaves. Serve.