Healthy Summer Pasta Salad Recipes

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HEALTHY SUMMER PASTA SALAD



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This all-American pasta salad gets a healthy boost from summer's vegetable bounty. Don't limit yourself to just tomatoes, corn and zucchini -- string beans and cucumber could also find a happy home here.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
8 ounces dry cavatappi
Quarter of a red onion, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoons dry mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or fresh chives
1 ear of corn, husked and kernels cut from the cob (about 1 cup)
1 medium zucchini, cut into a small dice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cavatappi and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, soak the onion in cold water for 5 minutes and then drain.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, drained red onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper until smooth.
  • Add the cooked cavatappi, tomatoes, dill, corn and zucchini to the dressing and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 5 grams

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