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    Home » Food and Drink » Entrees

    Easy Veggie Pasta Salad

    Published: Aug 7, 2020 · Modified: Jun 23, 2022 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This easy veggie pasta salad is loaded with tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and tossed with a zesty homemade balsamic dressing.

    Pasta salads aren't just for summer! Add this vegan-friendly easy veggie pasta salad into your back-to-school all fall lunch routine.

    It comes together with whatever fresh and seasonal ingredients you have on hand. I recently published this quick and easy vegan pasta salad recipe on Taste of Home and wanted to be sure y'all got it too!

    What vegetables should I include? Any bite-sized veggies work well in here. Try asparagus, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, zucchini, bell pepper, broccoli, red onion, green onion, artichoke hearts, carrots, or chickpeas!

    To make this pasta salad gluten-free: Simply use your favorite brand of gluten-free pasta!

    Want more simple recipes? Check these out next:

    • Kale Caesar Salad
    • Buffalo Chickpea Salad
    • Greek Pasta Salad
    • Chickpea Taco Salad
    • Vegan Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
    • Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    If you try this recipe, please share a photo with me over on Instagram♡

    Easy Veggie Pasta Salad

    This easy veggie pasta salad is loaded with tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and tossed with a zesty homemade balsamic dressing.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    For the pasta salad

    • 16 ounces uncooked pasta
    • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes sliced
    • 6 ounces sliced black olives
    • 1 large zucchini chopped
    • 1 small bell pepper chopped
    • 1 small red onion chopped
    • ¼ cup sliced green onion

    For the dressing

    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • Salt and pepper to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked to al dente, rise with water, and let cool.
    • In a large bowl, stir together remaining pasta salad ingredients.
    • Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl then pour into pasta salad and stir until well combined.
    • Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed then cover and refridgerate until serving.
    Did you make this recipe?Please leave a star rating or review in the form below, then snap a picture and tag me @theurbenlife on Instagram!

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    About Jenna Urben

    Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.

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    1. Rachel

      November 04, 2020 at 9:45 am

      Pinning this for later! I love a good pasta salad but so many have vinegar-y or thick dressings. This seems to be a good balance.

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      • Jenna | The Urben Life

        November 04, 2020 at 9:46 am

        Hope you enjoy it 🙂

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