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Zesty Pasta Salad with Vegetables

Zesty Pasta Salad with Vegetables

and Black Olives
30 min., ready in 50 min.
Time:
274
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
90 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
7 ozs Green beans
salt
4 ozs Peas (frozen)
5 ozs Orecchiette pasta
2 yellow Zucchini
1 oz black Olives
4 sprigs Lemon thyme
5 Tbsps White vinegar
peppers
3 Tbsps olive oil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Green beansolive oilOlivesaltZucchini
Preparation
1.
Zesty Pasta Salad with Vegetables preparation step 1

Rinse beans, drain, and cut diagonally into approximately 1/4-inch wide strips.

2.
Zesty Pasta Salad with Vegetables preparation step 2

Cook beans in a pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Add peas and cook for 3 minutes.

3.
Zesty Pasta Salad with Vegetables preparation step 3

Drain beans and peas, rinse in cold water and drain well. Place in a large bowl.

4.
Zesty Pasta Salad with Vegetables preparation step 4

Cook pasta according to package directions in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente.

5.
Zesty Pasta Salad with Vegetables preparation step 5

Meanwhile, rinse the zucchini, dry, and cut into approximately 1/4-inch thick slices. Add to the bowl with beans and peas. 

6.
Zesty Pasta Salad with Vegetables preparation step 6

Drain the olives. Rinse lemon thyme, shake dry, pluck leaves and chop coarsely. Mix olives and half the thyme with the vegetables.

7.
Zesty Pasta Salad with Vegetables preparation step 7

Drain the pasta, rinse with cold water and drain. Toss with vegetable mixture.

8.
Zesty Pasta Salad with Vegetables preparation step 8

In a small bowl, season vinegar with salt, pepper and remaining thyme and mix to combine. Whisk in olive oil.

9.
Zesty Pasta Salad with Vegetables preparation step 9

Toss dressing with the pasta salad and let sit for about 20 minutes.

10.
Zesty Pasta Salad with Vegetables preparation step 10

Season salad with salt and pepper. Transfer to a storage container (about 2 quarts) for transporting, if desired. Serve at room temperature.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie274 cal.(13 %)
Protein9 g(9 %)
Fat11 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates33 g(22 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6 g(20 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Peas and beans are excellent sources of protein and satiating fiber, as well as many vital nutrients including iron and folic acid.  

Even smarter

Even smarter

Add rich texture and some powerful calcium and protein to this salad by crumbling some feta cheese on top before serving. 

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