Savory Italian Vegetable Salad Recipe

Name: Savory Italian Vegetable Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 lb cooked rotini pasta; 5 ounces eat smart vegetables (any blend); ⅓ cup Italian dressing, plus; 1 tablespoon Italian dressing; 12 medium tomatoes, chopped; 34 green onion, sliced; 2 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese; ⅓ cup green bell peppers or ⅓ cup red bell peppers or ⅓ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped, plus; 1 tablespoon green bell peppers or 1 tablespoon red bell peppers or 1 tablespoon yellow bell pepper, chopped; 12 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped; 3 ¼ tablespoons kalamata olives; 2 ¼ tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped; 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

14 lb cooked rotini pasta
5 ounces eat smart vegetables (any blend)
⅓ cup Italian dressing, plus
1 tablespoon Italian dressing
12 medium tomatoes, chopped
34 green onion, sliced
2 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese
⅓ cup green bell peppers or ⅓ cup red bell peppers or ⅓ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped, plus
1 tablespoon green bell peppers or 1 tablespoon red bell peppers or 1 tablespoon yellow bell pepper, chopped
12 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 ¼ tablespoons kalamata olives
2 ¼ tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped
2 teaspoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Drain and cool.
3
Set aside.
4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
5
Add Eat Smart vegetables and cook for two minutes or until slightly tender but still crisp.
6
Drain and rinse with cold water.
7
In a large bowl, mix pasta and Eat Smart vegetables with 1/2 cup of dressing.
8
Refrigerate for 2-4 hours to marinate.
9
Add remaining ingredients.
10
Mix and serve.
11
Bon appetit!

6390

kcal

Calories

Fat

1275

Carbs

224

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 lb cooked rotini pasta, 5 ounces eat smart vegetables (any blend), ⅓ cup Italian dressing, plus, 1 tablespoon Italian dressing, and more.

Yes, Savory Italian Vegetable Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Savory Italian Vegetable Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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