(Vegan) Italian Pasta Salad

Chef Mommy Nessa
Chef Mommy Nessa @chefmommynessa
Ohio

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! 👏😎

(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! 👏😎

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Ingredients

35 mins
8-10 servings
  1. 1 boxyour favorite pasta noodles
  2. 1-2 cupsgrape tomatoes or any tomatoes
  3. 1 canblack olives
  4. 2-3celery ribs
  5. 4green onion
  6. 1small-medium zucchini or cucumber
  7. 1small yellow or red onion
  8. 1-2 cupsItalian Salad Dressing or Balsamic Vinaigrette
  9. Additionally Add-Ins & Substitutes
  10. 1-2bell peppers, diced (any color or combination)
  11. 1 cangreen olives or any kind you prefer
  12. 1-2carrots, shredded, sliced, or diced
  13. 1/2leek, sliced thin (in place of green onion)
  14. 1-2 cupsbroccoli florets
  15. 1-2 cupscauliflower florets
  16. ANY other veggie you like!!! 👏

Cooking Instructions

35 mins
  1. 1

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

  2. 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.

  3. 3

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

  4. 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.😉👌)

  5. 5

    Finally, place in refrigerator for 30-60 minutes to cool before serving. Enjoy!

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🇮🇹Italian American🇺🇸 4x Boy Mom from Ohio, USA!🙋🏻‍♀️ We have Vegan, Vegetarian, & Meat Eaters in Our Family.🤪 Cooking & Gardening are My Passions! #kidapprovedrecipes#growfood 🌱 #kitchenwitch 👩‍🍳💫📸*Instagram: @mommynessatime📽*Snapchat: @mommynessatime1
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