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Refreshing Spring Pasta Salad

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I swear by this Spring Pasta Salad recipe and believe that everyone needs to make it!

I enjoy a variety of foods. We definitely do not discriminately any foods and do not YUCK anyone’s YUM!

I have no idea where I initially tried pasta salad but it was definitely in high school. I never had it prior because it was just simply not something my mom knew about! Pasta isn’t that big in the Philippines.

This recipe I’m sharing with you will make you want to dance! Seriously, I danced while eating this because there is noting like filling your gorgeous temple of a body with fresh and vibrant foods and I included a lot in this to make it so yummy and pretty! It’s also really light so you won’t feel sluggish or heavy after having this as a meal.

This is the perfect salad to bring to your upcoming picnics or even to have for lunch at home and it does last and keep it shape about 2-3 days as well as its well refrigerated.

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Do you love Spring pasta salad? If you do, what’s your favorite kind?!

HERE IS HOW TO MAKE Spring Pasta Salad:

WHERE CAN I FIND THESE INGREDIENTS?

If you can, get everything fresh from the farmer’s market! You definitely won’t regret it as everything you buy is 100% fresh and local. The Farmer’s Markets are limited in my area so I wasn’t able to pick these products up but I will for sure be making this numerous times in the summer too! Everything on here should be available at your local grocery store.

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS?

For the salad itself:

  • Cooked and oiled pasta
  • Black Olives
  • Corn Niblets
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Cucumber
  • Red Onion
  • Bell Pepper
  • Parmesan

For the dressing

  • Olive oil
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Pepper
  • Salt

CAN I SUB ANYTHING OUT?

You sure can! This salad is so great because you can add or leave out anything you’d like! I do love the combination of veggies I’ve used in this though and highly recommend it. Every bite is perfect and you get the sweetness of a piece or corn or tomato but the tanginess of the lemon and balsamic vinegar! You can add in some broccoli, cauliflower, fresh basil, spring onions, chives, zucchini, chickpeas and any protein sources if you’d like!

You can really use any cheese you’d like. I’ve used Bocconcini in this and I didn’t really like it as I enjoy the saltiness of parmesan! You can also simply use shredded mozzarella or feta.

If you’d like to make this vegan, just sub out the parmesan for a vegan alternative!

WHAT DOES IT TASTE LIKE?

This version of a Spring Pasta Salad tastes super refreshing, nutritious and overall just makes you feel good. This has never made me feel heavy! If you want as well you can increase the veggie ratio and lower the pasta! The corn and tomato is the perfect balance and makes it incredible!

ANY OTHER NOTES?

The most important note for this to keep its shape is to purchase veggies that are still a bit hard to prevent early spoilage as well as mushy veggies. This salad as great crunch from the cucumbers, onions and peppers.

Ensure that the cooked pasta is thoroughly strained and oiled so it doesn’t stick together or make the salad watery.

Also ensure that you whisk up the dressing really well so that the oil and balsamic vinegar come together!

Spring Pasta Salad

This delicious and colorful Spring Pasta Salad will be the hit of the picnic! Each bite is the perfect balance of sweet and savory and has a crunch from all the fresh vegetables!
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Course: Salad
Keyword: Spring Pasta Salad
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 Cups Cooked & Oiled Rotini
  • 1/4 Cup Black Olives
  • 1/4 Cup Bell Peppers
  • 1/4 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1/4 Cup Cucumbers
  • 1/4 Cup Corn Niblets
  • 1/4 Cup Red Onions
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan

Dressing

  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/8 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 Squeezed Fresh Lemon
  • 1 Tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Salt

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add in your cooked and oiled rotini pasta.
  • In a separate bowl, combine and whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, black pepper and salt.
  • Add in the olives, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, onions, parmesan to the bowl of pasta.
  • Pour over dressing and fold together. Try not to over mix so the veggies keep its shape.
  • Cover and store in the fridge for at least half an hour, then serve and enjoy!

I swear once we can start having gatherings again, this Spring Pasta Salad is going to get me invited to places!

I hope you enjoyed this Spring Pasta Salad recipe, and let me know in the comments below if you like Pasta Salads and if you’d like to make this recipe as well!

Xo,

Lynn

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103 Comments

  2. In the spring and summer I love eating healthy and quick and easy meals and pasta salad is definitely something that I love to eat. This salad looks so lovely, I really want to give this a try! X

  3. This sounds delicious and honestly so quick you can’t pass it! I love pasta so this is a must-try, i might sub olives as I am not the biggest fan, as you said feta would make a great add on! x

  4. This sounds so delish. I love that when it is warmer, you can just throw bits together and they taste delicious. I love a good pasta salad with loads of veg!

    Rosie

  5. I like pasta especially when I can combine it with tomatoes and cheese and cucumber. I have not tried corn but will next time.

  8. Mmmm this looks delicious! I think that salads and especially pasta salads are so good for this time of year and they are fresh and light in the warmer months x

  9. I love pasta! So it would be perfect for pasta salad. It looks so yummy! I pinned this x

  10. I’m such a big fan of pasta salad! It’s so refreshing but filling at the same time – and such a yummy way to get your veggies in! x

  11. Omg!!!!!!! This is super delicious! I love pasta salad. Thank you for sharing this recipe with me.

  14. I love pasta salad in the salad – nice and refreshing while you swelter in the heat. Thanks for a new version of the dish to try!

  15. this is my kind of salad! ? only thing is sub out is the olives and replace with brocolli and some spring onion! will definitely be giving this a go over the next few weeks, i’ll let you know how i get on!

  16. This sounds heavenly – I love a good pasta salad, I always aim to include chickpeas or broccoli as I’m big fans of those so I loved seeing them on your substitutions list. Pasta salads I find are perfect for summer time so can’t wait for warmer weather to start enjoying these – thanks for this wonderful recipe!

  19. This looks lovely! I will definitely be trying this one out as I’m running out of lunch ideas!

  20. This sounds lush! This week I’ve really got back into salads. Will have to try this recipe next to mix up my typical tuna salad.

  21. Oooh this sounds perfect for the warmer weather! I love the idea of adding chickpeas to it as well. Yummy! Thanks for sharing another great recipe Lynn! I have a feeling I will be making this one a lot over the next few months.

  22. This sounds delicious. I’ve been looking for more inspiring healthy lunches recently and this one sounds right up my street. I’m not a fan of olives but subbing those out for broccoli sounds like a perfect swap for me. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe and I’ve just subscribed 🙂

  24. This looks absolutely delicious girl! I have to say I do love a simple pasta salad, but I definitely want to give your recipe a try because it looks great. Thank you for sharing xx

  25. As someone who isn’t a salad lover, I think I’m gonna love this. It’s the best of both worlds, health and pasta hahah. It also looks absolutely delicious!!

  26. YUMM, this looks so delicious, Lynn! Want to TRY to cook this on the weekend with my family. Hope you can post Filipino food here too haha. Thanks for sharing!

    1. OMG! I actually show a lot of Filipino food on my Instagram haha but yes!! Lots of Filipino food is coming. My husband is big on Filipino food so I always have to make stuff for his baon haha Thanks for reading, Monique xx

  27. Sounds delicious and the perfect dish for Spring. Thanks for sharing this! I can’t wait to try it.

  30. This looks absolutely delicious!! Will definitely try this ?
    Zinelr, xxx

  31. Another yummy looking post, Lynn!

  33. A nice colorful pasta salad. Seems to be perfect for a quick bite, a carry on for picnics and outings and also great in your lunchbox. Thanks for the recipe. Will experiment with chickpeas for a wholesome bite! Looking forward for some more ideas!

  34. A nice colorl pasta salad. Seems to be perfect for a quick bite, a carry on for picnics and outings and also great in your lufunchbox. Thanks for the recipe. Will experiment with chickpeas for a wholesome bite! Looking forward for some more ideas!

  35. This makes me want to have a picnic right now! Pasta salad is one of my favorites and it’s always hard for me to get the flavor right without using a mix. I will have to try your recipe because I love all of the fresh veggies! Wonderful recipe, as always!

  36. I am going to have to have a whirl at making this myself!

    Danielle

  38. Oooo! You can’t go wrong with a pasta salad! I’d try this but without the cucumber and olives because they’re gross! Haha.

  39. this sounds absolutely delicous! Perfect for spring!

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  43. Hello! Thanks for sharing! It looks delicious. What I love most is how versatile it is. I’d probably add tofu and some other veggies in !

  45. This salad looks delicious! Will definitely give it a try when the weather becomes a bit warmer here. Still 10 degrees in the Netherlands. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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  55. I love pasta salad! I actually just had some last night haha. I usually make mine with black olives and pepperoni and nothing else since I’m a bit of a picky eater. Broccoli sounds like a good idea though. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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