Garden Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is a cool and delightful addition to lunch or dinner. It goes with soup or a sandwich.

34kcal per serving
1 gprotein
5 gcarbohydrates
1 gfat
6servings (1/4 cup)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer 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

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine macaroni, onions, cucumbers, and green peppers. Mix well.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. If using parsley, add that too.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta. Mix well.
  4. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Garden Pasta Salad?

One serving has 34 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1/4 cup each).

How much protein is in Garden Pasta Salad?

1 g of protein per serving, with 5 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat.

What do I need to make Garden Pasta Salad?

9 ingredients: 1/2 cup macaroni, cooked, 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped, 1/2 cup cucumber, finely chopped, 1/4 cup green pepper, diced, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil ….