The Best Vegetarian Pasta Salad
Take the cheese out for a vegan pasta salad, or leave it as it is.
“A pasta salad recipe with a variety of ingredients that goes so well with all types of food!”
Orit Levy
Original Recipe Author
This extraordinary vegetarian pasta salad recipe is solid proof that salads don’t have to be boring. It’s colorful and packed with flavors.
It also makes a wholesome meal for vegans as well as non-vegans, as it contains carbs, proteins, and veggies as well.
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The Best Vegetarian Pasta Salad
Take the cheese out for a vegan pasta salad, or leave it as it is.
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Equipment
Universal Measuring Cup
Ingredients
- 1 lb. curled pasta (400 g)
- 1 cup black olive rings
- 20 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 7 oz. feta cheese (200 g)
- 1 bushel of fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped)
- ½ purple onion (cut into rings)
Dressing:
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 heaping tbsp. sugar
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar (or ⅓ cup lemon juice)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
- Add water to a medium cooking pot and put over high heat
- Salt the pasta water
- Bring the water to a boil and add the curled pasta (using tri-colored pasta adds to the visual appeal of the salad)
- Let cook according to the instructions on the package
- Strain the cooked pasta and place it into a large bowl
Prepare the Dressing:
- Add the olive oil, garlic, sugar, and balsamic vinegar into a medium jar
- Season with salt and pepper
- Place the lid securely over the jar
- Shake well until you have a uniform salad dressing
Mix Everything:
- Cut the feta cheese into cubes and add to the bowl
- Add in the olive rings, cherry tomatoes, basil, and onions
- Pour the dressing over everything
- Toss well until all ingredients are evenly covered
Tips
- To save time while preparing this super easy salad recipe, make the dressing while the pasta is cooking.
- It’s always better to add the dressing to warm pasta, as it soaks up all the flavors much better than cold pasta.
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