The next time you’re asked to bring a dish to a party, bring thisSummer Vegetable Pasta Salad. It’s a pasta salad full of plenty of vegetables, cheese and tossed with a good vinaigrette. Watch the video showing you how to make this recipe, then scroll to the bottom of this post and print out the recipe so you can make it at home.
It’s funny because I pretty much think of the typical pasta salad as having been around forever. I used to make them in college with a quick toss of store-bought Italian dressing. It was so easy to make pasta salads that way, but when I think back… they really were not anything stellar.
And I made a lot of pasta salad for parties when I worked for a caterer back in the day. We made them in bulk in huge tubs for parties of 300 people. They were made much the same way as my college salads- with bottled Italian dressing. The truth is: everyone loves a good pasta salad, no matter how it’s made!
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Now that I’m older and much, much wiser… I still make a good pasta salad. Nowadays though I add in plenty of fresh vegetables and I toss it all with a very simple, homemade vinaigrette. I think the dressing can make all the difference in a pasta salad, so homemade is the way to go!
Oh, and since I’m addicted to cheese all day every day… I add in cheese cubes too. This is the perfect recipe for bringing to a potluck party. It’s easy to make, and you can prepare it several hours ahead. Just toss it again lightly before serving.
My big secret for making pasta salads for parties (when your refrigerator is stuffed full of other things) is to put the prepared pasta salad in large zip baggies. Then you can easily plop it into a serving bowl when it’s time for your party!
Easy Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe
Serving: 1 serving , Calories: 263 kcal , Carbohydrates: 33 g , Protein: 9 g , Fat: 10 g , Saturated Fat: 6 g , Cholesterol: 14 mg , Sodium: 221 mg , Potassium: 317 mg , Fiber: 2 g , Sugar: 3 g , Vitamin A: 3620 IU , Vitamin C: 41.4 mg , Calcium: 134 mg , Iron: 1.1 mgPasta Salad is one of those staple recipes that’s been around for as long as we can remember, and for good reason — it’s amazingly delicious! This veggie packed version is easy thanks to the shortcut of zesty bottled Italian salad dressing.
This is a cold pasta salad, which means it’s perfect for summer. I also love that it can be made up to a day in advance, so if you are planning a summer get together you can check this off the list a day ahead.
And let’s not forget the main reason this is perfect for summer — all those colorful garden veggies (and some that are technically fruit). It’s such a great way to use up the abundance of veggies in season from either your garden, the farmers market or the grocery store.
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Even though it uses a bottle of dressing, I’d still consider this one of the best pasta salads. Maybe it’s because it’s one of those sides that was always there in the summer growing up but it will always be one of my favorites.
I kept this homemade pasta salad as simple as possible. For the pasta salad dressing, I used bottled Italian dressing but you’re welcome to make the dressing from scratch if desired.
First, you’ll start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil, then boil the pasta just to al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water.
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To finish, you’ll add the well drained noodles, all the veggies and the Parmesan to a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss to evenly coat.
Store this cold pasta salad with Italian dressing in an airtight container in the fridge. The salad will last up to 5 days, but it’s best enjoyed within the first 24 hours of making it.
You can use any short and sturdy pasta you have on hand. I used rotini pasta, but penne pasta or elbow macaroni would work in this recipe too.
Quick & Easy Vegan Pasta Salad
Yes, feel free to use up whatever veggies you have in your fridge. Likewise, you can omit any veggies in this homemade pasta salad recipe if you’re not a fan of them.
Yes, this cold pasta salad with Italian dressing can be made up to a day ahead of time. You don’t want to make it further in advance than that, as the veggies lose their crispness over time.
Prefer to ditch the store bought stuff? You can definitely use a homemade Italian salad dressing here instead. Or you can use your favorite brand, you don’t have to use the same as I did here (I think another tasty option would be the Olive Garden dressing).
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The perfect easy shortcut pasta salad! Loaded with veggies and parmesan and finished off with a zesty dressing. This is a classic, go-to summer side dish.Delicious and easy Summer Pasta Salad is packed with all the best summer vegetables! It’s fresh and coated with a simple dressing, making a tasty side dish.
This fresh summer veggie pasta salad is a great way to use up all of those vegetables from the garden. It’s a cinch to make and the perfect side dish to take to BBQs and parties! Check out these other tasty BBQ ready dishes; Red, White, & Blue Fruit Salad, Hatch Chile Cornbread, and Mom’s Oven Baked Beans, you’re gonna want to make them all!!
Summer isn’t complete without a few good pasta salads, am I right? This vegetable pasta salad is loaded with a variety of veggies and seasoned with spices and Italian dressing. It’s so fresh and delicious, it could easily be served as a main dish instead of a side.
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My mother-in-law makes a pasta salad that’s really similar to this one, with the addition of artichoke hearts, mushrooms and avocado. But since it’s summer and tomatoes, zucchini, onions and bell peppers are in season, I thought I’d make a garden-friendly version.
You can serve it right away or you can cover it and let it refrigerate for a few hours beforehand. I prefer to let it sit because the veggies and noodles soak up the flavor from the dressing and get extra tender too. Either way, it’ll taste delicious!
This salad is so easy to make, all you need to do is boil a large pot of pasta (1 pound), chop up the veggies and toss it together with the dressing. It’s ready to go in just 20 minutes!!
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What other veggies go well? In my opinion the more veggies you add the better! There are lots of veggies that are in season during the summer, such as roasted corn, garden peas, or even sweet peppers. Definitely use the veggies that your kids prefer!
Other dressings that go well? You can do a typical oil and vinegar dressing combo. There are also a couple of great creamy dressing options. You can use ranch, or make your own creamy dressing out of mayo, vinegar, and salt and pepper. We have an awesome and delicious greek yogurt green goddess salad dressing .
What type of pasta? Any short pasta is a great option for pasta salad. You can use bowtie pasta, penne, macaroni, or fusilli
Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe
Storing? If you are figuring that you are going to have leftovers I recommend not dousing the whole salad in your dressing. Salads with dressing tend to wilt quicker than salads without dressings. Ideally store the salad separate from the dressing. This will last about 3-5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Delicious and easy Summer Pasta Salad is packed with all the best summer vegetables! It's fresh and coated with a simple dressing, making a tasty side dish.
Calories: 290 kcal | Carbohydrates: 49 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 3 mg | Sodium: 326 mg | Potassium: 353 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 732 IU | Vitamin C: 31 mg | Calcium: 62 mg | Iron: 1 mgThis Easy Summer Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables will be your new go-to for all potlucks and picnics! Perfectly cooked pasta, juicy tomatoes, smoky-sweet grilled veggies, and protein-rich chickpeas all tossed in a quick Italian dressing! The perfect make-ahead bbq side dish or weeknight dinner. Nutfree, Soy-free easily Gluten-free.
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Want to know what I’ve had for lunch frequently this past month? Pasta Salad – the best I’ve had in a long time! I present you a super easy summer pasta salad with farfalle pasta, juicy fresh tomatoes, grilled veggies, chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a quick homemade Italian dressing. It takes your tastebuds straight to Italy.
One of the best things about pasta salad is that you can make it ahead of time and refrigerate it. Then when you get home after a day out and about your dinner is all ready! But you can also
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