(Vegan) Italian Pasta Salad

Name: How to cook (Vegan) Italian Pasta Salad - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8-10 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Chef Mommy Nessa

(Vegan) Italian Pasta Salad

I like to make this as a side dish or appetizer for holiday & celebratory parties. It also for sure works with a good barbecue menu as well! 😏👌🤤 A great non-dairy alternative option to the traditional creamy macaroni salad that you usually see at those kinds of functions.😎 My Grandmother & Stepfather made this often when I was growing up. Traditionally this dish is made with cheeses & meats. Our family often uses cubes or crumbles of cheddar or colby-jack cheese (as well as parmesan, monterey jack, mozzarella, or any cheese you like or have around!👏) & pieces of ham, salami, or pepperoni.🤷🏻‍♀️ But this can quickly be made vegan by leaving those out! 😉👍👍 A very simple recipe that is easy, & adaptable! Enjoy! 👏😎

Ingredient

Food ration :

8-10 servings

Cooking time :

35 mins

1 box

your favorite pasta noodles

1-2 cups

grape tomatoes or any tomatoes

1 can

black olives

2-3

celery ribs

green onion

small-medium zucchini or cucumber

small yellow or red onion

1-2 cups

Italian Salad Dressing or Balsamic Vinaigrette

1-2

bell peppers, diced (any color or combination)

1 can

green olives or any kind you prefer

1-2

carrots, shredded, sliced, or diced

1/2

leek, sliced thin (in place of green onion)

1-2 cups

broccoli florets

1-2 cups

cauliflower florets

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Begin by boiling water & adding your noodles to soften. (Drain when done.)

* Step 2

Meanwhile, wash & cut up your veggies. Cut olives into halves or slices. Wash cherry tomatoes & cut into halves or leave whole. If using whole tomatoes then dice or slice however you like.

* Step 3

Once noodles & veggies are done add all ingredients to a medium or large bowl.

* Step 4

Next, add salad dressing to ingredients in bowl & toss to coat well. This should use the entire bottle of salad dressing if using the 15-16 ounce bottles. (Sometimes, I even seal this up & give it a good "shake" to coat it really well.😉👌)