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Market Pasta Salad

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This Market Pasta Salad is a refreshing and hearty dish perfect for warm days or as a side for any meal. It combines tender shell macaroni with crisp broccoli, zucchini, and sweet red peppers. The homemade dressing, made with vegetable oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, provides a bright, tangy kick that coats every bite. It's a versatile recipe that tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 540
Dietary: Vegan
Description
This Market Pasta Salad is a refreshing and hearty dish perfect for warm days or as a side for any meal. It combines tender shell macaroni with crisp broccoli, zucchini, and sweet red peppers. The homemade dressing, made with vegetable oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, provides a bright, tangy kick that coats every bite. It's a versatile recipe that tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
Directions
  1. 1
    Cook shell macaroni according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, chopped onion, sliced zucchini, and red pepper strips.
  3. 3
    Add the drained hot macaroni to the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
  4. 4
    In a medium bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped garlic.
  5. 5
    Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture, tossing thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
  6. 6
    Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to chill.
  7. 7
    Before serving, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired and give a final toss.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 540kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.5g50%
Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 52.0g18%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 10.5g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pasta, salad, shell macaroni, broccoli, zucchini, red pepper, lemon, dijon mustard, vegetarian, summer, picnic, fresh, vegetables, dressing, light, easy, side dish, lunch, dinner
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