This low-fat cucumber pepper pasta salad is a light and refreshing dish perfect for summer. Packed with crisp cucumbers, colorful bell peppers, and whole wheat pasta, this salad is a guilt-free option that will leave you satisfied. The tangy vinaigrette dressing brings all the flavors together for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup whole wheat pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and green bell pepper.
- Add the cooked and cooled whole wheat pasta to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your low-fat cucumber pepper pasta salad!
Interesting Facts
This salad is high in fiber and low in fat, making it a healthy meal option.
You can customize this salad by adding other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or black olives.
The tangy vinaigrette dressing is a perfect complement to the crisp vegetables and pasta.