The Ultimate Non Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe
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.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garden vegetables, pasta, salad
Servings: 8 people
Author: Jane and Sonja
Cost: $4
- 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
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.