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Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

Colorful Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad for Fresh Flavors

Enjoy a vibrant Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad featuring garden-fresh vegetables and hearty pasta, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Farfalle Pasta This curly pasta holds the dressing well.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Yellow Squash Can substitute with zucchini.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Omit if desired.
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Other colored bell peppers can be used.
  • 1 cup Broccoli Asparagus or green beans can be alternatives.
  • 1 cup Cauliflower Can be substituted with a similar vegetable.
  • 1 small Red Onion Consider green onions or chives for a milder taste.
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Brininess and contrast to the salad.
  • 1/4 cup Stuffed Green Olives Can replace with plain green olives.
For the Dressing
  • 1 package Zesty Italian Dressing Mix Homemade versions can also be used.
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Any neutral oil can serve as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Can be omitted for low-sugar diets.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to dietary preferences.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • colander
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Large Spoon

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the pasta by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add farfalle pasta and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the vegetables: thinly slice the red onion and chop remaining vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a mixing bowl.
  3. Make the dressing by whisking together dressing mix, red wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and salt until combined.
  4. Combine pasta and dressing, then add chopped vegetables. Stir gently until evenly coated.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  6. Just before serving, stir in the black olives and stuffed green olives. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, allow the salad to chill overnight to enhance flavor blending.

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