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    Home » Ramadan

    April 21, 2021

    Healthy Pasta Salad and Dressing

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    This Pasta Salad Dressing is incredibly delicious, tangy, healthy, and creamy and you can enjoy it over your favorite green salads too! Double the batch and store some for later so you can always have this dressing on hand.

    Fresh crisp vegetables with rotini pasta with a choice of adding any vegetables your heart desires!

    The best Italian pasta recipe and dressing,
    This tangy yet creamy healthy take on a pasta salad dressing is your dream come true!

    Motivation to Make Healthy Pasta Salad and Dressing

    First of all, I’d seriously like to ask: do you really need a reason to make a healthy pasta salad? LOL! I mean, who doesn’t love a dose of carbs but in the healthiest form possible. Our bodies crave it and let’s not kid ourselves, it’s yummy! With that said, here’s a few reasons why you should try this recipe out.


    • It’s a satisfying take on a classic favorite: pasta salad.
    • The salad is appealing to the eyes with all the beautiful colors of the ingredients that go into the pasta salad which is always a plus with kids as well!
    • A creamy tangy herb dressing that hits the spot and gives an added texture to the salad that balances it all out!
    • Full of balanced and delicious flavors!
    • Very easy and quick to put together.
    • Perfect light dinner or lunch and great dish for a party when entertaining guests!

    Healthy Pasta Salad with Dressing, healthy salad dressing, greek pasta salad dressing
    A loaded healthy pasta salad is so fulfilling!

    The Light and Creamy Healthy Pasta Salad Dressing

    The base for this dressing is avocado mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice. These are such basic yet essential ingredients for this type of dressing. The mayonnaise coupled with the lemon juice, vinegar, and olive oil create the perfect creamy density this dressing has.

    They also give it the tanginess that will marry perfectly with the herbs and seasonings.


    Then you have your garlic, oregano, basil, Italian seasoning, and parsley which are a mix of aromatic and flavorful. Mix them together or blend them for a fluffier result. You can swap out any seasonings you don’t like and add to the mix whatever you prefer.

    However you end up preparing it, it’s going to take that healthy pasta salad up to a whole new level of YUM!


    Healthy Pasta Salad

    I prepared my pasta salad using rotini pasta. But, of course, you can use the pasta of your liking.

    Don’t hesitate to get creative with this salad. Whether it’s with the type of pasta you want to use or the vegetables, it’s always about what you like.

    My family loves celery, corn, and peppers. You must admit, they do taste amazing together!


    But if those aren’t your kind of flavors, change it up. You can use shallots, carrots, onions, or anything else you know you would enjoy in your salad.

    My recipe calls for albacore tuna which is also a family favorite. You can choose to leave it out completely!

    If you still want a protein in your salad, you can add turkey, sautéed chicken cubes, or shredded chicken. Maybe you prefer seafood! Grill some shrimp and add them or throw in some smoked salmon. It’s your salad, make it as you like!


    The ultimate creamy pasta salad dressing made with healthy ingredients that make for an easy yet light salad dressing
    Imagine pouring that creamy dressing on your favorite pasta salad ingredients!!

    Ingredients for Healthy Pasta Salad Recipe with Dressing

    Dressing

    • olive oil
    • lemon juice
    • white vinegar
    • avocado mayonnaise or mayo of choice
    • garlic cloves; minced
    • dried oregano
    • parsley dried or fresh
    • Italian seasoning
    • dried basil
    • salt

    Salad

    • rotini pasta
    • albacore tuna
    • celery
    • black olives
    • corn drained
    • mixed peppers diced

    How to Make the Salad

    1. Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk together then drizzle half the amount over the pasta salad.
    2. Refrigerate until chilled then pour the rest of the dressing and mix to enjoy.

    Frequently asked questions

    What pasta is best for pasta salad?

    You can use short pasta shapes like penne pasta, bow tie pasta or rotini.

    How do you make pasta for cold pasta salad?

    In a medium bring 4-6 quarts of water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add in your pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and allow to cool for about 20 minutes before adding to your veggies. A faster way is to run the pasta under cold water.

    How long should pasta salad sit before serving?

    For best results, refrigerate for 2-4 hours before serving. The longer it sits the more the noodles soak in the dressing flavors. Feel free to add more dressing if has soaked it all up.


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    Healthy Pasta Salad with Dressing

    Healthy Pasta Salad with Dressing

    Lama
    A satisfying healthy take on pasta salad with a creamy dressing!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    15 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 148 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Dressing

    • ½ cup olive oil
    • ½ cup lemon juice
    • ¼ cup white vinegar
    • ¼ cup avocado mayonnaise or mayo of choice
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoons parsley dried or fresh
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon dried basil
    • ½ tablespoon salt

    Salad

    • rotini pasta
    • albacore tuna
    • celery
    • black olives
    • corn drained
    • mixed peppers diced

    Instructions
     

    • Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk together then drizzle half the amount over the pasta salad. Refrigerate until chilled then pour the rest of the dressing and mix to enjoy.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 496mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Larissa says

      August 11, 2021 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      This pasta salad and dressing recipe
      is Super easy, customizable, and a perfect meal for a hot summer day. 11/10

      Reply
    2. Fatima says

      November 02, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      This dressing is absolutely wonderful and almost goes with everything! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    3. Veronica says

      February 07, 2022 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      A wonderful salad full of flavor. I ate the whole thing.
      I have tried many of your recipes so far and all were great

      Reply

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