Italian Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad
Jun 20, 2024 03:35 PM
Italian Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines al dente pasta with fresh basil, fresh mozzarella and a variety of crisp, colorful vegetables. It’s the perfect summer vegetarian side dish or light meal that can easily be customized and ready in less than 30 minutes!
This slightly chilled Italian fresh vegetable pasta salad is perfect for warm summer nights! I make it often in rotation with my favorite summer pasta salad as a side dish or light summer dinner.
It’s loaded with so many delicious simple flavors and is the perfect way to use leftover grilled zucchini. The leftovers are great for lunch and I have yet to meet a potluck that didn’t love a cold pasta salad!
As is this salad is a vegetarian pasta salad recipe and has the perfect balance of carbs, veggies and cheese but you can customize it how you like. This easy Italian veggie pasta salad is a classic at BBQs for a reason, it’s flavorful, filling and easy to make ahead!
Ingredients:
- 2-3 medium-large tomatoes diced and seeded not too ripe but firm
- 1 large fresh mozzarella diced more if you desire
- 5-7 fresh basil leaves chopped
- 6-8 strips grilled zucchini chopped
- 10 black pitted olives chopped
- 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper (optional)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3½-4 cups cooked short pasta 700 grams, approximately 2 1/4 -2 1/2 cups dry
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
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