Description
Vegan Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to family dinners. This refreshing salad combines colorful vegetables like olives, bell peppers, and tomatoes with al dente whole wheat and tri-color rotini pasta. Tossed in a homemade Italian dressing, this nutritious dish is both satisfying and adaptable to various dietary preferences. Easy to prepare and delightful to serve, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Rotini Whole Wheat Pasta
- 1 lb Rotini Tri Color Pasta
- 5 Roasted Red Peppers
- 2 Green Bell Peppers (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Red Onions (chopped)
- 1 cup Grape Tomatoes (chopped if large)
- 6 oz Canned Black Olives (drained, rinsed, sliced)
- 2 cups Italian Dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Strain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a mason jar, mix olive oil, vinegar, water, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Shake well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and olives.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg