I used rotini pasta, but penne pasta or elbow macaroni would work in this recipe too.Ĭan I add different vegetables to the recipe? You can use any short and sturdy pasta you have on hand. The salad will last up to 5 days, but it’s best enjoyed within the first 24 hours of making it. Store this cold pasta salad with Italian dressing in an airtight container in the fridge. Pour the dressing over and toss to evenly coat.Ĭould it get any easier? And it’s so tasty too! You’ll be lucky if you have any left. To finish, you’ll add the well drained noodles, all the veggies and the Parmesan to a large mixing bowl. Meanwhile while the pasta is cooking, you’ll chop up all those crisp colorful veggies. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water. Here’s what you’ll need to make this cold pasta salad recipe:įirst, you’ll start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil, then boil the pasta just to al dente. For the pasta salad dressing, I used bottled Italian dressing but you’re welcome to make the dressing from scratch if desired. I kept this homemade pasta salad as simple as possible. Maybe it’s because it’s one of those sides that was always there in the summer growing up but it will always be one of my favorites. It’s such a great way to use up the abundance of veggies in season from either your garden, the farmers market or the grocery store.Įven though it uses a bottle of dressing, I’d still consider this one of the best pasta salads. I also love that it can be made up to a day in advance, so if you are planning a summer get together you can check this off the list a day ahead.Īnd let’s not forget the main reason this is perfect for summer - all those colorful garden veggies (and some that are technically fruit). This is a cold pasta salad, which means it’s perfect for summer.
So all you have to do is boil the pasta, chop the veggies and toss everything together. Pasta Salad is one of those staple recipes that’s been around for as long as we can remember, and for good reason - it’s amazingly delicious! This veggie packed version is easy thanks to the shortcut of zesty bottled Italian salad dressing.
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