Garden Pasta Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
15%
Garden Pasta Salad
32 min.
8
405kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer, look no further than this delightful Garden Pasta Salad. Packed with colorful vegetables and a creamy dressing, this vegetarian dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a picnic in the park, or a light lunch at home. With its splendid fusion of flavors, the combination of bow-tie pasta, crisp celery, sweet bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes creates a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

The key to this salad lies in its tangy Greek yogurt and homemade dressing, which provides a luscious creaminess that perfectly complements the crunchy veggies and chewy pasta. Plus, it's incredibly easy to prepare! In just 32 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves eight, making it an ideal choice for entertaining. The addition of frozen peas not only adds a pop of color but also boosts the nutritional value, providing a good source of protein and fiber.

Whether enjoyed as a vibrant side dish, a hearty main course, or a flavorful lunch, this Garden Pasta Salad is a delightful way to celebrate fresh produce and wholesome ingredients. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this scrumptious dish that showcases the best of what the garden has to offer!

Ingredients

  • pound farfalle pasta 
  • stalks celery chopped
  • 0.3 cup chives chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • cups greek yogurt 
  • teaspoons honey 
  • 0.7 cup mayonnaise 
  • cup peas frozen
  • servings salt and pepper 
  •  tomatoes seeded chopped
  • tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 
  •  bell pepper yellow seeded thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, honey, vinegar, salt, pepper and chives together in a bowl; chill.
  2. Make salad: Cook pasta according to package label directions, adding peas for the last minute.
  3. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  4. In a large bowl toss dressing, pasta, peas and remaining ingredients together until well combined. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
  5. Serve, or chill, covered, to serve later.

Nutrition Facts

Calories405kcal
Protein14.34%
Fat34.02%
Carbs51.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.7
Glycemic Load
18.97
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.575652267622%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.28mg
Luteolin
0.41mg
Isorhamnetin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:405.09kcal
20.25%
Fat:15.23g
23.44%
Saturated Fat:2.43g
15.21%
Carbohydrates:52.02g
17.34%
Net Carbohydrates:48.31g
17.57%
Sugar:6.7g
7.45%
Cholesterol:10.34mg
3.45%
Sodium:345.31mg
15.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.45g
28.9%
Vitamin C:67.59mg
81.93%
Selenium:41.8µg
59.72%
Vitamin K:43.9µg
41.81%
Manganese:0.7mg
35.13%
Phosphorus:218.06mg
21.81%
Fiber:3.71g
14.82%
Copper:0.27mg
13.36%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.2%
Magnesium:50.85mg
12.71%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.93%
Potassium:417.2mg
11.92%
Vitamin A:585.95IU
11.72%
Folate:44.18µg
11.04%
Vitamin B3:1.95mg
9.73%
Zinc:1.46mg
9.71%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.11%
Calcium:87.12mg
8.71%
Iron:1.38mg
7.68%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.21%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
6%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.74%
Source:My Recipes