Whole-Wheat Rotini Veggie Pasta Salad
Whole-Wheat Rotini Veggie Pasta Salad combines hearty whole wheat spirals with crisp asparagus, sweet carrots, and juicy tomatoes, all brightened by apple cider vinegar and peppery basil. Crumbled feta adds a creamy, tangy finish that balances the garlicky, olive oil dressing. Serve it chilled for picnics or weeknight dinners, or enjoy it right after tossing for a fresher, warm bite.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Rinse the rotini under cold water until fully chilled; drain thoroughly.
- 3
Meanwhile, whisk the apple cider vinegar and olive oil in a large bowl until combined. Stir in the feta cheese, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Toss the tomatoes, carrots, asparagus, green onions, and garlic in the feta vinaigrette to coat evenly.
- 5
Stir the cooled pasta into the vegetable mixture; toss until evenly mixed.
- Calories 391.11 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.71 g Good Source
- Carbs 59.64 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.7 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.44 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High
- Cholesterol 6.32 mg Low Source
- Sodium 452.84 mg Moderate
- Fiber 6.36 g Good Source
- Sugar 8.56 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 108.12 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.3 mg Good Source
- Potassium 674.69 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 194.1 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 18.76 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Whole Wheat Rotini Veggie Pasta Salad is a Greek side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 391.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Whole-Wheat Rotini Veggie Pasta Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Whole-Wheat Rotini Veggie Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Diced Carrots, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Whole-Wheat Rotini Veggie Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 391.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Whole-Wheat Rotini Veggie Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
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