Description
Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Packed with seasonal vegetables and tossed in a zesty vinaigrette, this easy-to-make salad is an ideal addition to any BBQ or potluck. With just 35 minutes of preparation, it’s a quick and healthy option that can stand alone as a light meal or serve as a delightful side dish. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a unique twist every time you prepare it. Enjoy this colorful medley of flavors and textures that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 zucchini
- 1 broccoli crown
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 jar roasted red peppers
- Fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup red apple vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, red apple vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions (7–10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In the mixing bowl with the vinaigrette, combine the cooled pasta and chopped vegetables. Toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg