Rachel Cummings
@rachelsgnimmuc
Colorful Fresh Vegetable Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad packed with fresh vegetables and optional tri-color rotini pasta, dressed in a light olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or as a side dish for dinner.
Details
- Cuisine:mediterranean
- Meal Type:lunch
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:15
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time8 min.
- Total time33 min.
- Servings12
Ingredients
- 6 cups
- 2 cups (Optional)
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 2, chopped
- 1/2, chopped
- 1, peeled and diced
- 2, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup, diced
- 3 cloves, chopped
- 2, chopped
- 2 tablespoons, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons, chopped
- 1 pinch, or to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Colorful Fresh Vegetable Salad.
Step 1
Start by filling a large saucepan with 6 cups of water and bring it to a rolling boil.
Step 2
If you’re using tri-color rotini pasta, add it to the boiling water and cook for about 8 minutes, or until it reaches that perfect al dente texture.
Step 3
Once done, drain the pasta and give it a quick rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Step 4
Drain it again and transfer the pasta to a spacious mixing bowl, where the magic will happen.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together some olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a touch of honey until everything is beautifully blended.
Step 6
This dressing will add a delightful zing to your pasta.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the cooled pasta and toss it gently to ensure every twist of rotini is coated in that delicious mixture.
Step 8
Now, it’s time to bring in the fresh flavors! Add in your chopped tomatoes, sweet onion, diced cucumber, bite-sized carrot pieces, diced celery, and chopped garlic.
Step 9
Don’t forget the green onions for an extra crunch! Gently fold in the fresh parsley and cilantro, making sure all the vibrant ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the pasta.
Step 10
To finish off this colorful salad, season it with freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Step 11
You can serve it right away for a delightful meal, or pop it in the fridge for later—either way, it’s sure to be a hit! Enjoy the burst of flavors and the joy of sharing this refreshing dish with friends and family.