Vegan Pasta Confetti Salad Recipe

Name: Vegan Pasta Confetti Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat rotini pasta; 2 cups water; 2/3 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed; Dressing:; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 cup sliced green olives with pimientos; 6 green onions, sliced

Servings: persons

2 cups whole wheat rotini pasta
2 cups water
2/3 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced green olives with pimientos
6 green onions, sliced

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotini in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cool water and drain well.
2
In the meantime, bring 2 cups water and lentils to a boil in a medium pot. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until tender yet firm to the bite, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove lentils from the water using a slotted spoon.
3
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, mustard, and pepper together for the dressing while pasta and lentils are cooking.
4
Mix the cooled pasta and lentils with red bell pepper, olives, and green onions. Whisk dressing again and pour over the salad. Mix gently with a large spoon.

822

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups whole wheat rotini pasta, 2 cups water, 2/3 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed, Dressing:, and more.

Yes, Vegan Pasta Confetti Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Vegan Pasta Confetti Salad

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