Garden vegetable and pasta salad is a refreshing, flavorful dish that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light summer meal. It features a medley of colorful vegetables, cooked pasta, and a tangy dressing. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Packed with fresh vegetables and hearty pasta, it's a nutritious and satisfying dish that's easy to make. So, get ready to enjoy the goodness of nature's bounty with this delightful garden vegetable and pasta salad!
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VEGETABLE GARDEN PASTA SALAD
Fresh produce is showcased in this salad. My husband, Richard, is not too crazy about plain vegetables, so I came up with this colorful salad. He loves it, and so does our son.-Rhonda Knight, Hecker, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the broccoli, carrots, peppers and zucchini. , Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; add to vegetables. Combine salad dressing and mustard; pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARDEN PASTA SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
- Mix carrots, celery, peppers, tomatoes, and green onion together in large bowl. Add the cooled pasta and mix together. Pour the dressing over mixture, add the Parmesan and mix well.
- Chill before serving.
SUMMER GARDEN PASTA
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 4h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for about 4 hours.
- Just before you're ready to serve, bring a large pot of water with a splash of olive oil and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil and add the pasta. Cook al dente according to the directions on the package (be careful - it only takes 2 to 3 minutes!). Drain the pasta well and add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Add the cheese and some extra fresh basil leaves and toss well. Serve in big bowls with extra cheese on each serving.
GARDEN VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD
My family has been fixing grilled mixed vegetables as a side dish for a long time. To make them more substantial, I added pasta. Then, to give the salad a Mediterranean flair, I tossed in some olives and feta cheese. -Tina Repak Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 26 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl and set aside., Meanwhile, cut the eggplant, zucchini and summer squash lengthwise into 3/4-in.-thick slices. Brush the eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, red onion and red pepper with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. When cool enough to handle, cut into cubes., Add the tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, parsley and grilled vegetables to the pasta. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARDEN PASTA SALAD
A zesty pasta recipe, with lots of crunchy vegetables.
Provided by L. Gale
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
- Mix chopped carrots, celery, cucumber, green pepper, tomatoes, and onion together in large bowl.
- Combine cooled pasta and vegetables together in large bowl. Pour Italian dressing over mixture, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Chill for one hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1539.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
GARDEN VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD
This lovely Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad is full of things people like-from asparagus spears and cherry tomatoes to fresh basil and creamy ranch dressing.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and adding asparagus to the boiling water for the last 3 min.; drain. Rinse with cold water.
- Meanwhile, mix dressing and mayo in large bowl. Stir in onions. Add pasta mixture, tomatoes, cheese and basil; mix lightly.
- Serve or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g
GARDEN PASTA SALAD
This salad includes not only garden vegetables but pasta too. It is a great side dish to any meal.-Bernard Bellin, Franklin, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse. Return pasta to the pan; add vegetables and toss. Cover for 3-5 minutes. Vegetables will lightly steam in pasta. , Place pasta in a large salad bowl. Top with three-fourths of the dressing and lightly toss. Chill several hours or overnight. , If pasta is dry, add remaining dressing along with meat, cheese, olives, and parsley or basil if desired. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts :
GARDEN VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD
From Taste of Home My family has been fixing grilled mixed vegetables as a side dish for a long time. To make them more substantial, I added pasta. Then, to give the salad a Mediterranean flair, I tossed in some olives and feta cheese.-Tina Repak Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 26 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cut the eggplant, zucchini and summer squash lengthwise into 3/4-in.-thick slices. Brush the eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, red onion and red pepper with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. When cool enough to handle, cut into cubes.
- Add the tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, parsley and grilled vegetables to the pasta. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 193.9, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3, Protein 3.8
SUMMERTIME GARDEN VEGGIE PASTA SALAD
It's been so hot the past few days I've been trying to keep cooking to a minimum. I came up with this pasta salad to put some garden herbs and veggies and ones I had in the refrigerator to use.
Provided by Myra9035
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 83.3, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 8.9
GARDEN VEGETABLE COLD PASTA SALAD
Steps:
- Cook pasta al dente and drain. Add and mix some olive oil to coat the pasta and all the garlic and toss. Add all other ingredients (saving parsley and basil for last) Add additional olive oil and parmesan/romano to taste. Cover and chill til serving. Good to use at parties, for a dinner accompanied with a salad, and for a lunch dish. To keep this a vegetarian dish simply omit the italian sausage.
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender-crisp, not mushy.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and texture to your salad.
- Choose a flavorful dressing. A good dressing will bring all the flavors of the salad together.
- Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the vegetables from wilting.
Conclusion:
Garden vegetable and pasta salad is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give this garden vegetable and pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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