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Ultimate Non-Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe

June 17, 2020 by Jane and Sonja Leave a Comment

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A perfect side dish, this flavourful pasta salad with a non-creamy homestyle vinaigrette dressing is quick to make and lasts for days in the fridge.

delicious non creamy pasta salad  recipewith a homestyle vinaigrette dressing and fresh veggies

An Easy Pasta Salad Recipe

We are a family that loves our leftovers. In fact, some things taste better the next day, such as our easy crepes with leftover chicken and cheese filling; non-creamy potato salad; simple and tasty romano bean salad; yellow pole bean salad and this simple vegetable pasta salad.

how to make a pasta salad

Mixing ingredients you already have at home (vinegar and oil), this non-creamy dressing is a staple in our household. A healthier alternative to a mayonnaise or heavy cream-based dressing option, this vinaigrette is light and not lacking any flavour. Thankfully, we make plenty of homemade apple cider vinegar to use in our salads.

a bowl of delicious non creamy pasta salad

The Ultimate Non Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe

Jane and Sonja
A perfect side dish, this flavourful pasta salad with a non-creamy homestyle vinaigrette dressing is quick to make and lasts for days in the fridge.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shell macaroni
  • 1/2 cup green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup brocolli, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cucumbers, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 1/2 cup green or spanish onion, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Chop all the vegetables and shred the carrots.
  • In a small bowl, mix the vegetables and a few dashes of salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes while pasta cooks.
  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta and vegetable mixture.
  • Pour dressing over the salad; toss and refrigerate overnight before serving.
  • Any leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for days.
Keyword garden vegetables, pasta, salad
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Variations

To adjust the flavours, switch out the vegetables with different local in-season veggies, such as zucchini, red bell peppers and halved cherry tomoatoes.

Looking for more Easy to Make Side Dishes?

If you’re pressed for time, consider making any one of these easy side dish recipes:

  • Frozen perogies with bread crumbs
  • Delicious and easy egg salad
  • Non-creamy potato salad
  • Yellow pole bean salad
  • Delicious Perogies
  • A white plate filled with yellow pole bean salad on a rustic wood surface
    Yellow Pole Bean Salad
  • Non Creamy Potato Salad
  • Egg Salad

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Filed Under: Homestyle Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: diy, leftovers, pasta, salad, vegetables

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