Go Back
Easy Pasta Salad with fresh Veggies

Easy Pasta Salad with fresh Veggies

Easy Pasta Salad with fresh veggies is a simple, colorful dish made with rotini, crisp vegetables, and Italian dressing.
It is fresh, easy to prepare, and perfect for meal prep or gatherings.
This is a great recipe to make ahead when you need something quick, light, and reliable.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 322
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12 oz box tri color rotini pasta
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
  • 1 1/2 cups tiny chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1 cup olives sliced
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced baby carrots
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/3 cups bottled Italian salad dressing

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon or salad tongs
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Do not add salt to the water since the dressing already has plenty of flavor. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it down.
  2. Add the cooled pasta to a large bowl. Add the halved tomatoes, chopped broccoli, bell pepper, olives, cucumber, carrots, red onion, and parmesan cheese.
  3. Pour the Italian dressing over everything. Toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 day.
  5. Before serving, give the salad a good toss. Add a little more dressing if needed so it stays fresh and flavorful.

Notes

  • If you need a go-to dish that’s simple, fresh, and always a hit, this pasta salad is a great choice.
  • It’s easy to make, easy to customize, and something you’ll find yourself coming back to whenever you need a quick and dependable recipe.