How to Make Tuscan Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to summer dishes, pasta salads are a staple at any gathering. Not only are they easy to make and transport, but they are also incredibly versatile, allowing you to incorporate a variety of fresh ingredients that showcase the best of the season. One pasta salad that never fails to impress is the Tuscan Pasta Salad. This dish is inspired by the flavors of Tuscany, Italy, and is packed with fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and tangy vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup bow-tie pasta
  • 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup Italian dressing (such as Kraft® Tuscan House Italian)
  • 1 cup vegan mayonnaise (such as Vegenaise®)
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, minced
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • ½ cup sweet banana peppers, diced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine pasta, tomatoes, Italian dressing, vegan mayonnaise, celery, cucumber, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, banana peppers, olives, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a large mixing bowl. Mix until the dressing takes on a creamy consistency and all ingredients are thoroughly coated.
  • Season salad with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate, mixing again just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    318 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 1174mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 134mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 174mg