Mostaccioli Vegetable Salad

Discover the perfect blend of freshness and flavor with this Mostaccioli Vegetable Salad—a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Tender mostaccioli pasta serves as the base, perfectly complementing a colorful medley of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet bell peppers, tangy black olives, and zesty red onion. Tossed in a zippy Italian dressing and topped with creamy crumbled feta and fresh parsley, this salad is bursting with bold tastes and textures. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a light lunch, this chilled pasta salad is a refreshing way to savor wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces mostaccioli pasta
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 cup black olives
• 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup Italian dressing
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the mostaccioli pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and run under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and dice the cucumber, dice the red and yellow bell peppers, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all the vegetables to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Slice the black olives into rounds and add them to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 4

Once the pasta has cooled completely, add it to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.

Step 5

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle the chopped parsley on top.

Step 6

Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss everything gently until the ingredients are well-coated.

Step 7

Season the salad with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 8

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled and enjoy your fresh and hearty Mostaccioli Vegetable Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2021.8 grams (2021.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1985

Total Fat 109.50g	140%
Saturated Fat 36.40g	182%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26.10g
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 6476mg	282%
Total Carbohydrate 204.40g	74%
Dietary Fiber 21.30g	76%
Total Sugars 54.50g
Protein 58.10g	116%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1287mg	99%
Iron 22mg	121%
Potassium 3073mg	65%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 40.2%