Description
Vegan Pasta Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together colorful whole wheat and tri-color rotini pasta with a medley of fresh vegetables. This delightful side salad is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or family gatherings, featuring a homemade Italian dressing that enhances its fresh flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a deliciously healthy option that everyone will love. It’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite veggies and pairs wonderfully with various main dishes, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb whole wheat rotini pasta
- 1 lb tri-color rotini pasta
- 5 roasted red peppers
- 2 green bell peppers (chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onions (chopped)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (chopped)
- 6 oz canned black olives (drained and sliced)
- 2 cups Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat and tri-color rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- In a mason jar, combine the Italian dressing ingredients: oil, vinegar, water, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Shake well until combined.
- Add the chopped vegetables—roasted red peppers, green bell peppers, red onions, grape tomatoes—and sliced black olives to the cooled pasta.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well mixed.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg