Garden Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is a cool and delightful addition to lunch or dinner. It goes with soup or a sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup macaroni, cooked nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped nutrition facts
- 1/2 cup cucumber, finely chopped nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup green pepper, diced nutrition facts
- 1 tablespoon vinegar nutrition facts
- 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper nutrition facts
- 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped (optional) nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates | 5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars | 1 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Calcium | 6 | |
| Iron | 0 | |
| Potassium | 48 mg | 1% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
Directions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine macaroni, onions, cucumbers, and green peppers. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. If using parsley, add that too.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta. Mix well.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes. Serve cold.
Notes
Learn more about: Onions Cucumbers Bell Peppers Herbs
Source
A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/garden-pasta-salad, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.