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Bean, Basil and Zucchini Pasta Salad

A bowl of zucchini pasta salad with shell pasta, sliced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, white beans, basil leaves, and grated cheese sits on a light background, a spoon resting in the bowl.
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This easy zucchini pasta salad features white beans, basil, and cherry tomatoes. It's the perfect salad for BBQs, parties, potlucks, picnics, or a light lunch or dinner. It's also naturally vegan.
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 15 ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 ounces shell pasta, cooked
  • 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini
  • 1 cup thinly sliced summer yellow squash
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Whisk together the garlic clove, mustard, maple syrup, salt, red wine vinegar and olive oil together in a large bowl. Add the white beans and let marinate while you prep the rest of the ingredients,
  • Add the rest of the ingredients: the pasta, zucchini, squash, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves and gently toss together.
  • Season, taste as adjusted, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 210mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 428IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
Course: pasta salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Alexandra Caspero