SUMMER VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

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A great recipe to use all the fresh summer veggies that grow in abundance! Can add or change any veggies to suit your taste or supply.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces dry penne pasta (2-1/3 cups)
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 -8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into matchstick-size strips (8 oz., 2 cups)
8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed
2 cups cherries or 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 shallot, finely chopped (3 Tbsp.)
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
asiago cheese, finely shredded (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling; add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water; drain again. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add zucchini; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add snap peas; cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes; cook 30 seconds or until beginning to soften. Transfer vegetable mixture to pasta bowl; toss well.
  • For shallot-mustard dressing, in a small bowl combine shallot, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in remaining oil; stir in parsley. Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss well.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or up to 3 days to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, sprinkle each serving with Asiago cheese.

QueenMother Balance
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the colorful vegetables and the tasty dressing.


Rudo Kunjaya
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I've tried many pasta salad recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Addisyn Jones
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Jackline Mugambi
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but I love this pasta salad. The dressing is so good that it makes the vegetables taste amazing.


Sabbir Ahamed
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Dj Xman
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I love how versatile this pasta salad is. You can add or remove vegetables depending on your preferences.


Sansa
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Pmg G
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. The vegetables are so fresh and the dressing is perfect.


Kentrell Godfrey NBA
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic, and it was perfect. It held up well in the heat, and everyone loved it.


Abraham Myers Gould
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This pasta salad is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Bella Nice
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I've made this pasta salad several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves it.


gabriela Karpińska
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe for summer parties. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jonathan Carrel
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one was really good. The vegetables were crisp and flavorful, and the dressing was light and refreshing.


Princess Victoria
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! I loved the combination of fresh summer vegetables and the tangy dressing. I'll definitely be making this again.


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