Description
Vegan Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This colorful salad features a delightful mix of tri-color rotini pasta, fresh vegetables, and a homemade Italian dressing. It’s easy to prepare and makes an excellent side for potlucks, barbecues, or meal prep for the week ahead. With its customizable ingredients and quick preparation time, this salad promises to impress guests while being a nutritious choice. Whether you’re enjoying it at a picnic or serving it at family gatherings, this Vegan Pasta Salad is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Tri-Color Rotini Pasta
- 5 Roasted Red Peppers
- 2 Green Bell Peppers (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Red Onion (chopped)
- 1 cup Grape Tomatoes (halved)
- 6 oz Canned Black Olives (sliced)
- 2 cups Homemade Italian Dressing
Instructions
- Cook the Tri-Color Rotini according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mason jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, water, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Shake well to mix.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with roasted red peppers, green bell peppers, red onion, grape tomatoes, and black olives.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg