Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces kamut spiral pasta; 1 small head broccoli (3/4 pound), cut into small florets (3 1/2 cups); 1/4 cup flaxseed oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 garlic clove, minced; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped; 1 small head radicchio, cored and shredded (about 3 cups); 1/2 cup packed torn fresh basil; 1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

12 ounces kamut spiral pasta
1 small head broccoli (3/4 pound), cut into small florets (3 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup flaxseed oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
1 small head radicchio, cored and shredded (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup packed torn fresh basil
1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil, and cook pasta until tender according to package instructions, adding broccoli 1 minute before end of cooking.
2
Drain pasta and broccoli.
3
While pasta is cooking, whisk together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; season with pepper.
4
Add drained pasta and broccoli, and stir to coat with dressing.
5
Let cool.
6
Mix in tomatoes, olives, and radicchio; stir to combine.
7
Season with more salt, if desired.
8
Pasta salad can be refrigerated, covered tightly, up to 1 day.
9
Let stand at room temperature 2 hours, and add basil and parsley before serving.
10
(Per Serving)
11
Calories: 292
12
Saturated Fat: 1g
13
Unsaturated Fat: 8.6g
14
Cholesterol: 0mg
15
Carbohydrates: 40.3g
16
Protein: 7.6g
17
Sodium: 413mg
18
Fiber: 4.5g

478

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces kamut spiral pasta, 1 small head broccoli (3/4 pound), cut into small florets (3 1/2 cups), 1/4 cup flaxseed oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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