Italian Pasta Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This Italian pasta salad is SO delicious and absolutely perfect to bring to a picnic or barbecue. Ingredients 1 summer squash 1 zucchini ½ red onion 1 small broccoli crown 1 red bell pepper 2 Tablespoons olive oil (for roasting the veggies) salt and pepper,…
Roasted Fennel & Feta Pasta Salad
Roasted Fennel & Feta Pasta Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Caramelized, roasted fennel provides a mild licorice taste that pairs nicely in this salad with salty feta, fresh cherry tomatoes, and plenty of bright, fresh herbs. This pasta salad is perfect for summer picnics or BBQs. Ingredients 1 pound fusilli pasta 2…
Roasted Tofu, Mushroom and Rice Vermicelli Salad
Roasted Tofu, Mushroom and Rice Vermicelli Salad Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 2 mins Total time: 22 mins Serves: This simple and quick gluten-free rice vermicelli salad has the ultimate refreshing taste and a crunchy texture. Due to the addition of perfectly seasoned oven baked tofu, it can be served as a quick main-course…
Balsamic Veggie Pasta Salad
Balsamic Veggie Pasta Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This Balsamic Veggie Pasta Salad is the perfect light, fresh side dish to your next picnic or BBQ! {vegan} Ingredients 8 oz whole wheat fusilli (or pasta of choice) 10 stalks of asparagus, cut into 2 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half 1/2…
Mozzarella & tomato couscous salad
Mozzarella & tomato couscous salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil pasta salad with pearled couscous, on top of a fresh bed of arugula! It’s a summer taste treat! Ingredients 1 cup uncooked pearled couscous 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 cups water 1 pound mozzarella, cubed ½ pint…
Orzo Salad with Roasted Corn and Zucchini
Orzo Salad with Roasted Corn and Zucchini Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 8 Orzo pasta salad loaded with summer vegetables. Ingredients For the Salad: 2 1/2 cups zucchini, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 4 ears of corn, kernels removed 1 lb orzo 2 tsp….
Winter Vegetable Pasta Salad
Winter Vegetable Pasta Salad Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 105 minutes Serves: 6 to 8 A super fun and unique pasta salad brimming with healthy non-traditional ingredients. Ingredients 1 large acorn squash (~19 oz. or 540 g) gutted and cubed (~19 oz. or 540 g) Brussels sprouts (outer leaves removed…
Mediterranean Summer Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Summer Pasta Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Mediterranean Summer Pasta Salad – quick and easy salad with light creamy dressing Ingredients 2 cups cooked pasta, chilled 2 small tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cucumber, diced 6 olives 1-2 Tbsp feta cheese, cubed DRESSING: 1 Tbsp cashew mayonnaise or other light mayo 1 Tbsp…
Pasta Salad with Kiwi Dressing
Pasta Salad with Kiwi Dressing Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 2 Tangy, sharp, surprisingly creamy, sweet with a peppery twist this pasta salad won’t leave you indifferent. Ingredients For the salad: 100g wholewheat pasta (raw weight) 100g cooked black-eyed peas (mine were canned) 16 cherry tomatoes 50g…
Summer Pasta Primavera Salad (Mayo-Free)
Summer Pasta Primavera Salad (Mayo-Free) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A vegan, mayo-free pasta salad that is perfect served as a main dish or side at your next Summertime gathering. Ingredients 6 oz whole wheat farfalle pasta (or other favorite pasta) 2 whole carrots, peeled and cut into rounds 16 oz fresh green…
Grilled Tomato & Broccolini Pasta Salad with Zesty Balsamic Vinaigrette
Grilled Tomato & Broccolini Pasta Salad with Zesty Balsamic Vinaigrette Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4-6 A delicious pasta salad eaten warm or cold. Grilled tomatoes pop in your mouth, and broccolini gives it a nice chew. A surprising balsamic vinaigrette adds a layer of tang that…
Buddha’s Pasta Salad
Buddha’s Pasta Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4-6 Creamy, gluten-free pasta salad with sprouted mung beans, loads of greens, and a mustard tahini dressing. Ingredients Salad 8 oz. (2 cups) gluten-free brown rice fusilli pasta or other bite-sized pasta ½ lb asparagus, cut on the diagonal into a similar size as the…