Vegetarian Pasta Salad

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Vegetarian Pasta Salad

Here is a colorful Vegetarian Pasta salad recipe tossed in a simple red wine vinaigrette dressing. It's fun, festive, creative and best served at all your summer parties and BBQs - with the option to make ahead!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound short pasta rotini, orecchiette, bowtie, etc.
  • 4 cucumber the small ones, diced, Persian
  • 1 pint cherry tomato sliced in half, lengthwise
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • ½ red onion diced, medium
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese chopped, fresh
  • ¼ cup parsley freshly chopped

SIMPLE DRESSING

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or a mix of dried oregano and basil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt fine sea salt
  • red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta to al dente, according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
  2. Prepare vegetables and dressing: While the pasta is cooking, prepare all of the vegetables and make the dressing by stirring everything together in a separate jar.
  3. Combine: In a large bowl combine the pasta, layer in about half of the vegetables and some mozzarella, drizzle on some dressing and then toss to combine. Add in the remaining vegetables, mozzarella and fresh parsley; add the remaining dressing and toss again to fully coat.
  4. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

  • STORAGE - Store, tightly covered in plastic wrap or airtight container, for up to 5 days in the fridge.
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