Best Veggie Pasta Salad Recipes

VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the vegetables, vinegar, basil, oil, sugar, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. , Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into vegetable mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

COLORFUL VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and let cool.
• Brush the corn, yellow squash, zucchini, bell pepper and scallions lightly with oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill the corn, turning frequently, until cooked through and the kernels are charred, about 10 minutes. Grill the zucchini and squash slices, turning once, until charred but not mushy, about 2 minutes per side. Grill the pepper slices until they are charred on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Grill the scallions whole, turning them frequently, until charred and soft, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the pesto, olive oil, lemon juice and zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cut the yellow squash, zucchini and bell peppers into 1/2-inch pieces and add them to the bowl with the dressing. Cut the kernels off the corn and add them to the zucchini; chop the scallions and add them, too. Add the pasta and grape tomatoes and gently toss until everything is coated with the dressing. Add the parsley, toss and season to taste. Serve at room temperature.

SUPER SHRIMP AND VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, red pepper, onion, celery, olives and shrimp. In a separate bowl mix together: salad dressing, mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper; pour over salad. Can be served immediately, but best when chilled a few hours.

ROASTED VEGGIE PESTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Spread roma tomatoes, zucchini, green bell pepper, and onion onto a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss vegetables to coat evenly with oil; season with salt and black pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and starting to brown, about 30 minutes. Let vegetables cool.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and set aside to cool.
• Peel and discard skins from roma tomatoes. Combine the roasted vegetables, rotini, and pesto in a large bowl. Serve slightly warm or chill if desired.

ITALIAN PASTA VEGGIE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and mushrooms. Pour enough dressing over to coat; toss and refrigerate until chilled.

DILLY VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, green pepper, cheese, onions and olives. , In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

FRESH VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

GRILLED CHICKEN, VEGGIE AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Rub chicken with Dry Rub; grill 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Cool completely.
• Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; place in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

ROASTED VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line baking sheet with tinfoil.
• Spread out chopped vegetables on tin foil and sprinkle with salt and pepper
• Roast vegetables for 12-15 minutes or until softened, and beginning to brown.
• While vegetables are cooking, prepare pasta according to box directions.
• In a large bowl, toss together pasta and cooked vegetables.
• Pour balsamic dressing over salad and toss until all vegetables and noodles are coated. Feel free to add more or less dressing to your liking.
• Serve immediately or store in refrigerator.
• We love this salad the next day when the dressing has soaked into all the vegetables.

SUMMERTIME GARDEN VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to directions, (usually about 10 minutes) but do not overcook. Mushy pasta will not work well for this recipe. Add a dash of olive oil to keep pasta from sticking while cooking.
• In a bamboo or other type of steamer, steam the julienned carrot, fresh peas and green beans for about 5 minutes until just tender. Alternately, you could parboil them for just a few minutes to get them softened just a bit.
• Drain and rinse pasta under cold water in a colander. Add to large bowl.
• Mix steamed carrots, green beans and peas together into pasta. Add red bell pepper, green onions/scallions, and chopped tomatoes.
• Mix ingredients for dressing together, and pour over pasta and veggies. Mix well to combine.
• Place lid or plastic wrap over the bowl and let chill in refrigerator for at least an hour to let flavors meld.

CAESAR VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss one 10-ounce bag shredded Brussels sprouts and kale salad mix with 8 ounces cooled cooked bow-tie pasta. Drizzle with 3/4 cup Caesar vinaigrette and toss. Add 2 cups crushed pita chips and 2 ounces shaved Parmesan just before serving.

ALLISON'S CREAMY VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• cook pasta as directed on box.
• Combine other ingredients except for vegetables and cheese in a separate bowl.
• When pasta is done, combine mixture with pasta.
• Toss in cheese and vegetables.
• Chill for at least 3 hours (or overnight if possible).

VEGGIE SPIRALS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, and scallions. Gently toss to mix. Pour Ranch dressing over pasta.
• Toss gently to coat; serve chilled.

VEGGIE HUMMUS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the kettle. Tip half the chickpeas into a food processor, add roughly half the reserved liquid from the can (the liquid should come to just below the level of the chickpeas in the blender), the tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice and some seasoning. Blitz until you have a smooth, loose hummus. Check for seasoning.
• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain, reserving a mugful of the cooking water, and rinse the under cold running water for a few seconds until cool.
• Toss the cooked pasta, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, the rest of the chickpeas and the hummus dressing together in a large bowl until everything is well-coated. Add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water if the dressing is too thick. Will keep covered and chilled for up to 6 hrs, or in an airtight container in a cool bag for 2 hrs. Add a splash of water to loosen the dressing again before serving.

TUNA & VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in water with a dash of salt.
• Combine all other ingredients in a large bowl with a lid.
• When pasta is cooked through, drain and rinse in cold water.
• Add pasta to other ingredients & mix thoroughly.
• Let sit in fridge for several hours before serving.
• May be served over a garden salad, baked potato, with crackers. This recipe is versatile & can be tweaked to your taste. Could be made gluten free if use gluten free pasta.

GRILLED VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: In medium-size bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until oil is thoroughly incorporated. Stir in garlic, thyme and oregano. Set aside half of the dressing for the pasta.
• Vegetables and Pasta: Prepare outdoor grill with hot coals or heat gas grill. Lightly brush grill grid with vegetable oil. Generously brush peppers, zucchini, squash, onion and tomatoes with some of the remaining dressing.
• Working in batches, grill the vegetables about 3 minutes per side or until fork-tender, about 18 minutes total. Brush the vegetables with additional dressing halfway through the grilling. Remove the vegetables from the grill and keep warm.
• In large bowl or on serving platter, toss together cooked pasta with reserved half of dressing and any remaining dressing used for grilling vegetables. Toss in basil and mozzarella cheese. Arrange grilled vegetables over top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the squash and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until tender; drain. , Arrange the squash, eggplant, zucchini, red pepper and onion in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, whisk oil and marjoram until combined. Drizzle over vegetables. , Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 30 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta and roasted vegetables. Stir in the salad dressing, basil, salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GARDEN VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, tomatoes, green pepper, celery and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the salad dressing, mayonnaise and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

CHEDDAR DILL AND VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta al dente Drain and run under cold water until cool.
• Chop all the vegetables finely.
• Once the pasta is completely cooled and dry, mix in the vegetables. Add mayo then dill. Mix very well.
• Add shredded cheddar and mix well. Chill in the fridge at least two hours to let flavors meld.

TUNA VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to directions, drain, and set aside (I cook them while I chop the veggies). Zest the lemon into the bowl. Squeeze the lemon's juice into the bowl (tip: zap the lemon in the microwave for 5 seconds and then roll it on the counter with your palm to get more juice out of it). Add the garlic and basil. Add the olive oil (I base my "correct" amount of E.V.O.O. based on the consistency of the dressing- I like it to be about the consistency of salsa). Whisk everything together (and take a big whiff while you're at it- you'll think you've died and gone to heaven). Start chopping the veggies as chunky or fine as you want. Throw them in the bowl with the dressing as you go. When you're done with the veggies, add the pepporicini slices and olives. Then add the well drained tuna and mix everything together just until the dressing is totally incorporated. Now is a good time to adjust the seasonings and/or olive oil, so take a taste test and make your additions (or don't) accordingly. Finally, when the pasta is reasonably cool, add it in gradually and mix thoroughly (and as gently as possible). Let it chill in the fridge for a couple hours and enjoy!