(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! 👏😎
(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! 👏😎
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Begin by boiling water & adding your noodles to soften. (Drain when done.)
- 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
Once noodles & veggies are done add all ingredients to a medium or large bowl.
- 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
Finally, place in refrigerator for 30-60 minutes to cool before serving. Enjoy!
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