Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

Garden Pasta Salad

Teresa Ambra

Garden Pasta Salad is another tasty pasta salad recipe. Lots of garden veggies are tossed with pasta and two types of cheese and coated in a tasty vinaigrette. This amazing salad is full of veggies: three colors of miniature bell peppers, two kinds of tomatoes, zucchini, celery, onion, broccoli, olives and carrots. While I added two kinds of cheese for extra flavor, protein and texture, you could just as easily leave them off and have a delightful vegan salad.

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We had a large celebration luncheon for a staff member at our church who was retiring after 31 years in ministry at our church a couple of weeks ago. Now, when I attend large potlucks like this, I don’t like to make the same old thing everyone else makes. There must have been at least 10 (if not more) baked bean casseroles, almost that many potato salads, and loads of desserts. I guess I’m an oddball, but I prefer bringing something that’s not the same old thing as everyone else is bringing. And because I enjoy salads and bread so much, that’s what I brought!

I think you’ll love Garden Pasta Salad, especially if you like veggies or have a garden–plus the olive oil vinaigrette is fantastic. You can use many kinds of pasta in this recipe. It’s great with tri-color pastas to provide extra color, but radiatore, bow ties, wagon wheels, penne, shells and tortellini would also be good with this salad. Garden Pasta Salad is so festive and colorful. It’s a great one to pull out any time you can find fresh veggies–which is almost all year round these days. Garden Pasta Salad is a fabulous option for any kind of barbecue, potluck or family gathering.

If you’re looking for a marvelous pasta salad recipe to share with friends or even just your own family, then consider Garden Pasta Salad. If you have other fresh veggies like radishes, banana peppers, cucumbers or sugar snap peas – they would also work well in this recipe. And, again, if you want an even healthier option use gluten free pasta and eliminate the cheese for a vegan recipe.

Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

Garden Pasta Salad has a tasty olive oil vinaigrette that makes this salad special.

Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

Garden Pasta Salad is so festive and beautiful.

Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

This close up shows all the wonderful veggies in this salad.

Here’s what I did.

Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

Boil pasta according to package directions, except al dente. Rinse in cold water and drain thoroughly. Place in a large mixing bowl.

Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

Add sliced carrots, olives, grape tomatoes, sunburst tomatoes, sliced miniature bell pepper rings, diced green onion, celery, zucchini and broccoli florets. I would have also added cucumber but mine had gone bad.

Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

I added both provolone and Vermont white cheddar cheeses.

Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

I used these ingredients for the salad dressing.

Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

Mix salad dressing ingredients and whisk to combine.

Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

Add olive oil vinaigrette and stir to combine.

Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

Garden Pasta Salad is a wonderful salad for backyard barbecues and other potlucks.

Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

This is a nice salad to serve for salad bar luncheons, too.

Here’s the recipe.

GARDEN PASTA SALAD

(My own concoction)

Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

Garden Pasta Salad

Teresa Ambra
Garden Pasta Salad is mouthwatering and delectable. This wonderful Pasta Salad recipe features all kinds of garden veggies, tri-color rotini pasta and cheese. Terrific salad for potlucks, backyard barbecues and company dinners.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 438 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large serving bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetabbles
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 large stock pot with lid to cook pasta

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup yellow sunburst cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup miniature bell peppers yellow
  • 1 cup zucchini quartered and sliced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1 cup petite baby carrots sliced or matchstix carrots
  • 16 oz. box tri-colored rotini pasta cooked and drained
  • 1 cup provolone cheese cut in small cubes or slices cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 2/3 cups Vermont extra sharp white cheddar cheese cubed
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, except al dente.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Meanwhile, mix olive oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl..
  • Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • In large serving or mixing bowl, place tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, celery, broccoli, onions, olives, and carrots.
  • Add cheeses.
  • Add rinsed pasta and salad dressing and stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate several hours for flavors to marinate.

Notes

NOTE: You can also add cucumber, radishes, banana peppers and sugar snap peas.
 
 
NOTE: Any type of pasta can be used including penne, shells, bow ties, radiatore, wagon wheels and even tortellini.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 13gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 554mgPotassium: 388mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2670IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 277mgIron: 3mg
Keyword broccoli, pasta salad, salad, side dish, tomatoes, zucchini
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

[b]Garden Pasta Salad[/b]
Recipe Type: Salads and Salad Dressings
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Teresa Ambra – my own creation
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 10
Wonderful pasta salad recipe featuring all kinds of garden veggies, tri-color rotini pasta and cheese.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup yellow sunburst cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup miniature bell peppers, yellow, orange and red, sliced in rings
  • 1 cup zucchini, quartered and sliced
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • ½ cup sliced green onions
  • 1 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1 cup petite baby carrots, sliced or matchstix carrots
  • 16-oz. box tri-colored rotini pasta, cooked, drained, and rinsed with cold water
  • 1 cup provolone cheese cut in small cubes, or slices cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 2/3 cups Vermont extra sharp white cheddar cheese, cubed
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 2/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp. oregano
  • 1 tbsp. basil
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, except al dente.
  2. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Meanwhile, mix olive oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
  4. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  5. In large serving or mixing bowl, place tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, celery, broccoli, onions, olives, and carrots.
  6. Add cheeses.
  7. Add rinsed pasta and salad dressing and stir to combine.
  8. Refrigerate several hours for flavors to marinate.
Notes
You can also add cucumber, radishes, banana peppers and sugar snap peas.[br][br]Any type of pasta can be used including penne, shells, bow ties, radiatore, wagon wheels and even tortellini.
Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

All the different tastes and textures in this salad were marvelous.

Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

Time to grab a plate!

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Garden Pasta Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fabulous #pasta #salad. It's perfect for the #FourthofJuly & other summer #holiday parties. #tomatoes #olives

Garden Pasta Salad

Teresa Ambra
Garden Pasta Salad is mouthwatering and delectable. This wonderful Pasta Salad recipe features all kinds of garden veggies, tri-color rotini pasta and cheese. Terrific salad for potlucks, backyard barbecues and company dinners.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 438 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large serving bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetabbles
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 large stock pot with lid to cook pasta

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup yellow sunburst cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup miniature bell peppers yellow
  • 1 cup zucchini quartered and sliced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1 cup petite baby carrots sliced or matchstix carrots
  • 16 oz. box tri-colored rotini pasta cooked and drained
  • 1 cup provolone cheese cut in small cubes or slices cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 2/3 cups Vermont extra sharp white cheddar cheese cubed
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, except al dente.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Meanwhile, mix olive oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl..
  • Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • In large serving or mixing bowl, place tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, celery, broccoli, onions, olives, and carrots.
  • Add cheeses.
  • Add rinsed pasta and salad dressing and stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate several hours for flavors to marinate.

Notes

NOTE: You can also add cucumber, radishes, banana peppers and sugar snap peas.
 
 
NOTE: Any type of pasta can be used including penne, shells, bow ties, radiatore, wagon wheels and even tortellini.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 13gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 554mgPotassium: 388mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2670IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 277mgIron: 3mg
Keyword broccoli, pasta salad, salad, side dish, tomatoes, zucchini
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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