Pasta Salad (Low fat)
This low-fat Pasta Salad recipe is perfect for weight loss and healthy eating. It's packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and it's also gluten-free and vegan, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. The salad incorporates vegetables, pasta, and a low-fat dressing, which makes it a healthy and filling meal option that won't sabotage your weight loss goals. However, people with a dairy allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Nut Allergy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
158 kcal
Protein
3 g
Carbs
30 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Gluten-Free Pasta
1 small cup (100g)
Cherry Tomatoes
0.5 cup, halved (100g)
Lemon, juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Red Onion
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Green Bell pepper
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Fresh Parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp (10g)
Black Pepper
0.5 tsp (1g)
Instructions
Preparation
Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
Cooking Steps
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, parsley, and basil.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.