Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Pasta Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes Easy Tomato & Balsamic Pasta Salad This easy pasta salad is packed with fresh flavor from tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar. It takes just 10 minutes to make and while you could eat it right away, it tastes even better the longer it sits, so plan to leave at least an hour of marinating time before serving. Make a batch to have for lunch this week, serve it alongside a healthy protein source for dinner or bring it to your next potluck. By Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Andrea is an Alabama-based registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of the healthy food blogs, Beautiful Eats & Things, and Little Eats & Things and author of The Complete Book of Smoothies. Andrea has worked in several healthcare settings including clinical, public health and long-term care. Andrea believes in achieving optimal health by incorporating healthier eating habits into your lifestyle and making healthy eating fun! When she's not running after her two boys, she enjoys creating content to encourage self-love and promote body positivity. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 12, 2021 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Andrea Mathis, M.A., R.D.N., L.D. Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¼ cup balsamic vinegar plus 2 tablespoons , divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 4 cups grape tomatoes (about 19 ounces), halved ½ cup thinly sliced white onion ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley 1 pound cooked whole-wheat bow-tie pasta Directions Whisk 1/4 cup vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and basil (or parsley); stir to combine. Refrigerate, stirring once or twice, for at least 1 hour. Add pasta and the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and toss well to coat. To make ahead Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 250 Calories 6g Fat 42g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 250 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 42g 15% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 17g Protein 7g 14% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Vitamin A 1458IU 29% Sodium 382mg 17% Potassium 179mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved