Whole Wheat Rotini Pasta Salad

This fabulous and light pasta salad with carrots, asparagus, tomatoes, and green onions can be made in advance or eaten immediately.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 352 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and chopped
• 6 leaves fresh basil, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) box whole wheat rotini pasta
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook rotini at a boil until the pasta is cooked yet slightly firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Rinse the pasta with cold water until completely chilled; drain completely.

Step 3

While the pasta cooks, whisk the apple cider vinegar and olive oil together in a large bowl until blended. Stir feta cheese, basil, salt, and black pepper into the vinaigrette.

Step 4

Fold the asparagus, tomatoes, carrots, green onions, and garlic into the vinaigrette to coat evenly.

Step 5

Stir the cooled pasta into the vegetable mixture; toss until evenly mixed.