Keto Italian Pasta Salad
There’s something iconic about a good pasta salad for summer. This Keto Italian Pasta Salad is filled with fresh flavors but without all the carbs of a traditional pasta salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
7 ounces Slim penne pasta (or palmini) drained + rinsed well 3/4 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half 1/2 cup yellow pepper cubed 3.5 ounces salami (or prosciutto), sliced 1/3 cup kalamata olives pitted, sliced 1/4 cup pepperoncini sliced 1/4 small red onion thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped 3.5 ounces mozzarella fresh mini mozzarella balls, drained Italian Dressing 5 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon vinegar red wine 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1 clove garlic minced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ground 1/2 teaspoon dried basil ground 1/4 teaspoon black pepper cracked (or to taste) optional: powdered sweetener to taste
Prepare the dressing by mixing together in a bowl or shaking in a jar. Adjust seasoning and sweetness to taste.
Toss all the pasta salad ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Mix with the dressing and serve.
Storage: Best fresh or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 373 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 33 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20 g | Cholesterol: 39 mg | Sodium: 1045 mg | Potassium: 280 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 734 IU | Vitamin C: 53 mg | Calcium: 157 mg | Iron: 1 mg