Ingredients

16 oz - Rotini
1 each - Broccoli Stalk
2 tbsp - Red Onion (diced)
1/4 cup - Artichoke Hearts (diced)
1/4 cup - Roasted Red Pepper (diced)
2 each - Peperoncinis (diced)
1/4 cup - Gorgonzola Crumbles
2 tbsp - Parmesan

DRESSING
2 tbsp - Olive Oil
2 tbsp - Red Wine Vinegar
1 tbsp - Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 - Lemon
1 tsp - Honey
1 tsp - Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp - Oregano
1/4 tsp - Basil
1/8 tsp - Granulated Garlic
1/8 tsp - Black Pepper
1/8 tsp - Salt

Variations

Replace pasta with gluten-free, wheat or any other pasta that you prefer.

Substitute any fresh vegetable (carrots, celery, mushrooms, cauliflower, etc).

Replace Gorgonzola cheese with feta, mozzarella, etc.

Use more/less olive oil depending on taste/health preferences.

Pasta Salad - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes
In my meat-eating past, pasta salad ALWAYS featured chicken. It was my go to recipe for leftover chicken whether it was grilled, baked or sauteed. I was skeptical that it would be as filling without the poultry but there is still enough substance in this recipe to satisfy.

Preparation

    Pasta Salad - Step 1 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  1. Cook pasta until tender. Drain and chill.

    2. Pasta Salad - Step 2 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  2. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets and put into a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/2 cup of water and cook for 1 minute. Stir well to coat each piece. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  3. Mix dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

    4. Pasta Salad - Step 4 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  4. Put chilled pasta into a large mixing bowl.

    5. Pasta Salad - Step 5 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  5. Add chilled broccoli florets.

  6. Add diced red onion.

    7. Pasta Salad - Step 7 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  7. Add diced roasted red pepper.

    8. Pasta Salad - Step 8 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  8. Add diced artichoke hearts.

    9. Pasta Salad - Step 9 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  9. Add diced peperoncinis.

    10. Pasta Salad - Step 10 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  10. Add Gorgonzola cheese crumbles.

  11. Add grated Parmesan.

  12. Toss well to mix everything together.

    13. Pasta Salad - Step 13 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  13. Add dressing and toss again.

Nutritional Analysis

  • Nutritional Grade: A-
  • Low in sugar
  • High in thiamin
  • Very high in vitamin C

Nutritional information is from caloriecount.com and is shown only as a guide. While accuracy was attempted, it is not guaranteed.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/8 of recipe (134g)
Servings Per Batch 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 Calories from Fat 57
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.3g 10%
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 136mg 6%
Total Carbs 34.7g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 8.5g
Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 49%
Calcium 6% Iron 12%
*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet