‎سلطة الباستا للصيف Summer Pasta Salad Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and a mild flavor.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are often less expensive and still flavorful.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: gluten-free pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while gluten-free options cater to dietary needs.

Cook cheese tortellini in salted boiling water for about 3 minutes until al dente.

Add broccoli to the boiling water with the tortellini for the last 30 seconds to slightly cook it.

Drain the tortellini and broccoli together.

Chop cherry tomatoes in half, slice red onion, and chop bell peppers.

Add chopped ingredients and turkey pepperoni to a large bowl.

Shake up the Italian dressing and pour it over the warm pasta and vegetables to absorb the dressing.

Add fresh lime juice to the salad.

Refrigerate the salad to chill before serving.

Before serving, add more dressing if needed to ensure the salad is not dry.

Cooking Techniques

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