This super easy vegetarian pasta salad recipe is loaded with texture thanks to a variety of veggies and al dente pasta noodles. It also has so much flavor from a homemade zesty Italian salad dressing! It’s a winner for potlucks, picnics, BBQs, and summer side dishes!
RECIPE BELOW 👇🏽
PASTA SALAD INGREDIENTS:
▢1 pound rotini or bowtie pasta, or another small shape
▢1 bell pepper, diced
▢1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
▢1 cup black olives, sliced
▢1 cup cucumber, diced and seeds removed as desired
▢½ cup banana peppers or pepperoncini, sliced
▢2 Tablespoons shallot, finely chopped
▢8 ounces mozzarella pearls, or diced cheese
▢½ cup grated parmesan cheese
DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
▢¼ cup red wine vinegar
▢1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon for less spice
▢½-1 teaspoon black pepper
▢1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢1 teaspoon dried basil
▢1 teaspoon dried parsley
▢1 teaspoon onion powder
▢1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
▢2 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
▢2 teaspoons fine sea salt
▢½ cup extra virgin olive oil
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⏱️JUMP TO:
0:00 Introduction
0:34 Vegetable Prep
2:26 Homemade Dressing
4:01 Cook Pasta
4:21 Assembly
5:00 Toss It
5:34 Taste Test
6:14 Bloopers
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