Pasta Salad Recipe with Tri-Color Spirals and Fresh Veggies
A vibrant, halal-friendly pasta salad combining tri-colored spiral pasta with crisp vegetables and zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight meals, this crowd-pleasing dish offers bold flavor and a satisfying crunch in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
16 oz tri-colored pasta spirals
1 oz packet salad seasoning mix
16 oz Italian-style salad dressing
½ cup red onion (finely chopped)
1 cup broccoli florets
2 cups multicolored cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 red bell pepper (small diced)
1 yellow bell pepper (small diced)
1 can (2.25 oz) black olives (sliced)
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil
Cook spiral pasta according to package instructions until al dente
Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking
Finely chop red onion, dice bell peppers, and halve cherry tomatoes
Combine salad seasoning mix with Italian dressing in a bowl, stirring until smooth
Add cooked pasta, veggies, and black olives to a large bowl
Pour dressing over ingredients and toss until fully coated
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving
Notes
Add lemon juice or olive oil to the dressing for extra freshness
Substitute bell peppers for mango or pineapple to add sweetness
Use gluten-free pasta for dietary restrictions
Mix in croutons for enhanced texture
Cherry tomatoes and broccoli provide the highest volume and color contrast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg