This Italian Pasta Salad is so easy to make in just a few minutes with rotini pasta, cucumber, red peppers, tomatoes, olives. Seasoned with a perfect homemade light Italian dressing. It's a must have cold side dish for any BBQ or potluck!
1tablespoonparmesan cheeseor nutritional yeast for vegan option
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonpepper
Instructions
Cook pasta per package directions
Drain pasta and add to a large serving bowl.
Dice and slice all vegetables and add to the pasta.
Mix dressing ingredients in a carafe or mason jar and shake well.
Pour all dressing over top of vegetables
Toss well to coat.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Top with parmesan cheese if desired.
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Notes
Substitute penne, farfalle, or fusilli pasta instead of rotiniSubstitute nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese for a vegan option.Add pepperoni or Italian salami or pancetta if desired.Add mozzarella chunks as an alternative or in addition to parmesan cheese.Spice it up with ⅛ teaspoon of Red Pepper flakes.