Pasta Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

This recipe starts with whole wheat pasta and includes fresh broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, and hard-cooked eggs. Tossed with a refreshing vinaigrette flavored with basil, oregano, and garlic salt, this classic salad is a go-to recipe for an appetizer, main dish, or as a side.

Serves 6 · Grains

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 6 ounces uncooked whole wheat pasta, cooked, drained
  • 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
  • 3/4 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 6 hard-cooked eggs (cut into wedges)
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps

  1. Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl until blended.
  2. Combine pasta, broccoli, tomato, and carrot in a large bowl; toss. Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss until evenly coated. Add eggs; toss briefly.
  3. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours to blend flavors.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories220
Protein11.0 g
Fat10.0 g
Carbs25.0 g
Fiber4.0 g
Sodium200 mg

Source

USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)