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A vibrant low calorie summer pasta salad without mayo in a large bowl

Best way to grow 25 low calorie summer pasta salad no mayo

This low-calorie summer pasta salad is a refreshing and healthy dish, perfect for warm weather. It's packed with fresh vegetables and a light dressing, offering a delicious alternative to traditional mayo-based salads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 8 oz short pasta
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
Assemble
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion.
Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated.
Serve
  1. Stir in the fresh chopped basil, then serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.

Notes

For an extra boost of flavor, you can add some grilled chicken or chickpeas to make it a more substantial meal.