This is seriously the best pasta salad ever. It makes an easy meal for vegans or vegetarians, or you can serve it as a side for a meat dish. Bring it to a party or BBQ and it will steal the show! And it's adaptable--use whatever you have in your fridge! Best when refrigerated and served cold.
Provided by KayBee63
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add kidney beans, tomatoes, cucumber, and olives to the cold pasta; mix to combine. Pour salad dressing over mixture, and gently stir until incorporated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.1 g, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1015 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
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Cory Goben
[email protected]I would not recommend this pasta salad to anyone.
Ch Hassan
[email protected]This pasta salad was a complete disaster. It was overcooked, the dressing was too thick, and the vegetables were mushy.
Yara Elhassan
[email protected]I wasn't a big fan of this pasta salad. I found it to be a bit bland and uninspired.
Vdjxd
[email protected]This pasta salad was just okay. It wasn't anything special.
Shahmeer Meer
[email protected]The vegetables in this pasta salad were a bit undercooked for my taste. I would have preferred them to be more tender.
Ruby Hayes
[email protected]This pasta salad was a bit too oily for my taste. I think it would have been better with less oil.
Osama Waleed
[email protected]The dressing on this pasta salad was too thick for my liking. I would have preferred a lighter dressing.
Roland Perli
[email protected]This pasta salad was a little bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.
Xaim Shah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of vegan food, but this pasta salad was actually really good. I would definitely make it again.
Kamarudeen Yekini Alasaliy
[email protected]This pasta salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Sankor Shil
[email protected]This pasta salad is really easy to make. I was able to whip it up in about 30 minutes.
Anthony Wilkins
[email protected]I love the creamy dressing on this pasta salad. It's so flavorful and it really brings the whole dish together.
saif eddine
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.
Loweh Joel
[email protected]I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just as a quick and easy lunch.
Billal Bhuyan
[email protected]This is the best vegan pasta salad I've ever had! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Malek Malek
[email protected]I'm not vegan, but I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try. This pasta salad caught my eye, and I'm so glad I gave it a try! It was delicious and satisfying. I'll definitely be making it again.
nikki stiles
[email protected]This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the vibrant flavors and the creamy vegan dressing. I'll definitely be making it again soon.