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Rotini pasta and vegetables with parmesan cheese on top in a large glass bowl.
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Easy Vegetable Pasta Salad

Vegetable Pasta Salad recipe is a perfect summer side dish for BBQs and Parties. Simple, fresh ingredients, and ready in 15 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces rotini pasta or other small cut pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 cups broccoli florets chopped
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced in half
  • 2 bell peppers (any color) cored and cut into bite sized pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 medium-sized red onion peeled adn thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup halved kalamata olives
  • 3/4 cup Italian dressing Any brand or flavor
  • Parmesan cheese optional, if desired

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, seasoning generously with salt.
  • Drain the pasta and then rinse under cool water. Set aside too cool to room temperature.
  • While the pasta is cooking, saute the vegetables just to soften slightly. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add broccoli florets and zucchini to the skillet and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add bell peppers and tomatoes and saute for another 2-3 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper, then add the red onion and garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, kalamata olives and vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle on the Italian dressing and gently toss everything together until well coated.
  • Top with shredded Parmesan cheese and a few turns of fresh cracked black pepper if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and dressing. You could also add things like shredded Parmesan of crumbled feta, sliced olives or pepperoncinis.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1390IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

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