How to Make Whole Wheat Rotini Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to our recipe for Whole Wheat Rotini Pasta Salad! This dish is perfect for those warm summer days when you're looking for a light and refreshing meal. Packed with nutritious and delicious ingredients, this pasta salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just looking for a quick and easy lunch, this dish can be easily customized to fit any taste preferences.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) box whole wheat rotini pasta
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, or to taste
  • 6 leaves fresh basil, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook rotini at a boil until the pasta is cooked yet slightly firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Rinse the pasta with cold water until completely chilled; drain completely.
  • While the pasta cooks, whisk the apple cider vinegar and olive oil together in a large bowl until blended. Stir feta cheese, basil, salt, and black pepper into the vinaigrette.
  • Fold the asparagus, tomatoes, carrots, green onions, and garlic into the vinaigrette to coat evenly.
  • Stir the cooled pasta into the vegetable mixture; toss until evenly mixed.
  • Nutrition

    352 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 107mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 573mg