GREEK GODDESS PASTA SALAD

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This is a deliciously decadent, filling, and easily vegan pasta salad that I made up on the spot to bring to a potluck. It's so versatile, you can add or omit almost anything!

Provided by juliemay7

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 ounce) package tri-colored rotini pasta
1 small head broccoli, broken into small florets
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 small red onion, diced
1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (12 ounce) jar pitted kalamata olives, sliced
1 (8 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, cut into strips
4 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 (12 ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, cut into strips
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 ripe avocados
1 (16 ounce) bottle Greek vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, rinse with cool water and place in a large bowl.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli , recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness. Rinse the broccoli with cold water, finely chop, and add to pasta.
  • Stir in the garlic, red onion, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, Roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, and yellow pepper and combine well.
  • Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and remove from the skin with a large spoon. Cut the avocados into large pieces, place in a small bowl and mash well with a fork. Slowly whisk in the Greek dressing until well combined. Pour the Greek-avocado dressing into the pasta salad and gently toss. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1614.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Jahangir khan
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit at potlucks. The dressing is so flavorful, and the vegetables are always crisp and fresh. I highly recommend this recipe!


Fatness Magalasi
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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 recipe is the perfect way to use them up. The dressing is really good, and the vegetables are so flavorful.


Md Momin Islam kazi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good Greek pasta salad recipe for a while now. This one is perfect. The dressing is amazing, and the vegetables are so fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sifat Prodan
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This pasta salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are crisp and fresh. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Teresa Darby
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit at potlucks. The dressing is so flavorful, and the vegetables are always crisp and fresh. I highly recommend this recipe!


Festas Yondo chikwanje
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp. I will definitely be making this again.


Rachel Rabu
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit at potlucks. The dressing is so flavorful, and the vegetables are always crisp and fresh. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ali Juwon
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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 recipe is the perfect way to use them up. The dressing is really good, and the vegetables are so flavorful.


Qazi Usman
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good Greek pasta salad recipe for a while now. This one is perfect. The dressing is amazing, and the vegetables are so fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Please Don't Lock
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This pasta salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are crisp and fresh. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Abdullah Zadran
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit at potlucks. The dressing is so flavorful, and the vegetables are always crisp and fresh. I highly recommend this recipe!


shahanaz parvin
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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 recipe is the perfect way to use them up. The dressing is really good, and the vegetables are so flavorful.


Mahammad Tanveer
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good Greek pasta salad recipe for a while now. This one is perfect. The dressing is amazing, and the vegetables are so fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hussnain Nadeem
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This pasta salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are crisp and fresh. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Prince Rahman
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I've made this pasta salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so good, and the combination of vegetables is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


gebreyes gebeyehu
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavorful vegetables. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great the next day.


Alaa Salah
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The Greek Goddess dressing is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy, and it really ties all the ingredients together. I will definitely be making this again.


Zama Mkwanazi
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was light and tangy, and the vegetables were crisp and fresh. I will definitely be making this again.