How to Make Smoky Pasta Primavera Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and healthy pasta salad recipe? Look no further than our smoky pasta primavera salad! This dish is perfect for a light, refreshing meal that's full of flavor and satisfying crunch. It's a great way to incorporate plenty of fresh vegetables into your diet, and the smoky flavors add a unique twist to a classic pasta salad.

This is a versatile recipe that can be easily customized to your taste preferences. You can choose your favorite pasta shape, and mix and matc...

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Ingredients

  • ½ (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup diced smoked Gouda cheese
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ⅓ cup lemon balsamic vinegar
  • ⅔ cup soybean oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add rotini, salt, and olive oil. Cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add red bell pepper, green bell pepper, Gouda cheese, and parsley to rotini.
  • Pour balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Add soybean oil in a small stream, whisking constantly until mixture emulsifies. Mix in dill and garlic salt. Slowly drizzle just enough of the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture until the pasta glistens. You may not need all of the vinaigrette, so store any leftovers for another use.
  • Nutrition

    449 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 712mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 161mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 187mg