Description
This Creepy-Crawly Pasta Salad is a fun and festive vegan dish perfect for Halloween or any special occasion. With a mix of colorful vegetables and creepy olive decorations, it’s a delicious and eye-catching way to enjoy pasta salad.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 medium zucchini, julienned
- 1 cup fresh cauliflower florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 small yellow onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup colossal ripe olives, halved
- 3/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
- 8 oz uncooked fusilli or other spiral pasta
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- In a large pot, cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool it down, then set aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- While the pasta is cooking, julienne the zucchini and chop the cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and yellow onion. Set aside.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, paprika, canola oil, finely minced garlic, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, prepared vegetables, colossal olives, and pimiento-stuffed olives.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and veggies, tossing to coat everything evenly.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- You can use any type of spiral pasta or your favorite pasta shape for this recipe.
- Adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar to suit your taste preferences.
- For added protein, consider mixing in chickpeas or vegan cheese.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg