For healthier alternatives, you can opt for gluten-free, lentil, or tri-colored pasta. Pasta of choice- You can use any type of pasta you like as long as it’s bite-size such as Penne, Rotini, Risoni (Orzo), Bowtie, Fusilli…etc.You could substitute chopped bell pepper, cooked eggplants, cucumbers, cooked lentils, chickpeas, or even toasted nuts. If you don’t have all the ingredients you need, you can substitute them with a variety of fresh, preserved, or cooked ingredients. That’s why I use Italian dressing in my salads a lot to feel less guilty. Unlike mayonnaise-based creamy dressing, Italian Dressing contains half the calories and one-third the fat of mayonnaise. Traditional dried herbs found in most Italian dishes, like Italian mixed herbs (oregano, basil, thyme, marjoram, and rosemary…etc) are also included. Italian dressing is a vinegary dressing that gets its flavor from bold ingredients like balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and lemon juice. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish, perfect for parties and gatherings.Make-ahead friendly, suitable for meal preps and lunch boxes.It is so versatile and highly customizable (based on what you have on hand).It is cheap to put together with pantry staples.It’s zesty and entices your taste buds.It’s so tasty, mixed with different textures.Here are more reasons why you would love it:
This Italian pasta salad recipe is meat-free, and dairy-free. This zesty pasta salad gets time to absorb the dressing and take on additional flavor from all the fresh ingredients.
#EASY MACARONI SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING FREE#
I have another vegan pasta recipe with parsley relish, feel free to check it out. In addition to being a starter, it is often served as a side dish or as a main dish.Ĭold pasta salad is a delicious dish to serve any time of the year, especially when the weather is warm and you need something appetizing.
It is made with one or more types of pasta, almost always chilled, and usually tossed with vinegar, oil, or mayonnaise dressing. In Italian, pasta salad is called Pasta Fredda. I can’t tell you how yummy it is, but I believe it will slowly become a new favorite for you and your family! Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
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