Mayo Free Pasta Salad
A quick and easy side dish or snack that is colorful, healthy, and delicious! Because there is no mayonnaise, this is a great dish for a picnic or potluck!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Resting Time30 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best Pasta Salad, Easy Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 429kcal
Author: Niki Medlin
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 heads broccoli cut into florets
- 6 string cheeses cut into cubes
- 4 ounces uncured turkey pepperoni cut into fourths
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Cook pasta according to package directions
Two minutes before pasta is done, add broccoli to pasta water
When pasta is done, drain pasta and broccoli and refrigerate, about 30 minutes
When pasta is cool, add cheese and pepperoni
Add oil and vinegar and toss
- Substitute your favorite pasta, oil, vinegar, veggies, cheese, and protein.
- String cheese works great because it is easy to cut into uniform pieces.
- Add some salt and olive oil to the water to flavor the pasta and keep it from sticking together.
- For a shortcut, add your favorite Italian salad dressing instead of oil and vinegar for the dressing.
Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 108.5mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1.9mg