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Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe

This veggie pasta salad is the perfect picnic side dish! Fusilli, fresh vegetables, and a light balsamic vinaigrette make up the most delicious salad.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, pasta, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 bowls
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

For the Balsamic Vinaigrette

For the Pasta Salad

  • 8 oz. dry rotini pasta (½ box), or try fusilli, penne, or farfalle
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup mixed-color diced bell pepper
  • 1 cup Persian cucumbers sliced into half moons
  • ½ cup sliced olives green or black
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

For the Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • In a large bowl, whisk the mustard, grated garlic, and Italian seasoning together. Add the balsamic vinegar and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
    1 tbsp Dijon mustard, ½ tsp grated garlic, ¼ tsp Italian seasoning, 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, ⅓ cup olive oil

For the Pasta Salad

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Cook the pasta to al dente, according to the package directions. One minute before draining the pasta, add the peas and corn to the pot with the pasta.
    8 oz. dry rotini pasta, 1 cup frozen peas, 1 cup frozen corn
  • Drain the pasta, peas, and corn and run them under cool water, just until they are no longer hot to the touch.
  • Add the pasta, peas, and corn to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss to combine.
  • Add the remaining vegetables—tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumbers, and olives. Toss to combine.
    1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1 cup mixed-color diced bell pepper, 1 cup Persian cucumbers, ½ cup sliced olives
  • Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
    fresh basil leaves
  • Enjoy immediately or chill until ready to serve. This pasta salad is delicious at room temperature or cold.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1415IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg