Colorful Veggie Pasta Medley
Recipe Collection: Lunch
Colorful Veggie Pasta Medley, a vegetarian dish that’s perfect for any occasion! This American-inspired recipe features a delightful combination of fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, making it a nutritious choice for lunch or as a side at barbecues. With gluten and egg allergies in mind, this dish is both safe and satisfying for many diets.
The medley of textures and flavors—from crunchy broccoli to sweet bell peppers—makes it versatile for salads, picnics, or potlucks. Easily find this recipe in your easyChef Pro cookbook, where you can also access a convenient shopping list to ensure the lowest cost per serving.
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Overview
This Vegetable Pasta Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish, perfect for a light lunch or as a side for barbecues. Featuring a medley of fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, it's both nutritious and delicious.
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Allergies
Gluten, Eggs
Cuisine
American
Serving Size: 6
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 Cups fusilli pasta
- 0.75 Cups broccoli florets
- 0.75 Cups cauliflower florets
- 0.5 Cups red onion, sliced
- 0.5 Cups carrots, sliced
- 0.5 Cups red bell pepper, minced
- 0.5 Cups green bell pepper, minced
- 0.5 Cups mushrooms, minced
- 0.5 Cups celery, minced
- 0.75 Cups light mayonnaise
- 0.25 Cups distilled white vinegar
- 0.25 Cups white sugar
- 1 Pinch salt, to taste
- 1 Pinch pepper, to taste
Steps
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, carrots, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and celery. Toss to mix the ingredients well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the light mayonnaise, distilled white vinegar, and white sugar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Mix well to ensure everything is coated evenly.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to enhance the flavors. Enjoy!
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Enjoy your homemade Colorful Veggie Pasta Medley!