Description
Vegan Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. Bursting with colorful vegetables and tossed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing, this salad offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will impress your guests. Ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or as a quick meal prep option, it’s both nutritious and satisfying. Made with whole wheat rotini pasta, olives, bell peppers, and tomatoes, this dish is easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing side or main dish that showcases classic Italian flavors in salad form.
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 (halved)
- 6 oz Canned Black Olives (sliced)
- 2 cups Italian Dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente as per package instructions. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- Prepare the dressing: In a mason jar, mix olive oil, vinegar, water, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Shake well until combined.
- Combine: In a mixing bowl with cooled pasta, add onions, olives, green peppers, roasted red peppers, and tomatoes. Pour over the dressing and toss gently until mixed.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg