Olive & Basil Pasta Toss
Updated Feb 15, 2021, Published Sep 01, 2015
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The onion, greens, and basil in this easy pasta salad add delicious kick to any dish, in addition to being highly nutritious and containing very few calories. Olives and onions are both rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients, which help prevent diseases like cancer, while basil is a great source of manganese and vitamin K.
Olive & Basil Pasta Toss
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free orzo pasta, or other small pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup pitted and sliced green olives
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, in the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and honey. Add the olives, onion, basil, and cooked pasta. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the salad greens and toss gently to combine. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 539mgPotassium: 195mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 665IUVitamin C: 11.1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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