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.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 438 kcal
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
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.
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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Calories: 438 kcal Carbohydrates: 47 g Protein: 13 g Fat: 23 g Saturated Fat: 7 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g Monounsaturated Fat: 12 g Cholesterol: 23 mg Sodium: 554 mg Potassium: 388 mg Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 12 g Vitamin A: 2670 IU Vitamin C: 38 mg Calcium: 277 mg Iron: 3 mg
Keyword broccoli, pasta salad, salad, side dish, tomatoes, zucchini