Fresh and Flavorful: The Only PASTA SALAD Recipe You Need and Everyone Will Love It!

This pasta salad recipe is so good....full of flavor and roasted veggies. It's a simple pasta salad recipe that makes a great side dish anytime. If you're going to a bbq or get together, this pasta salad with Italian dressing is an easy recipe for a party.
If I had only one knife in my kitchen....it would be this one amzn.to/4dXywFn. I reach for it every time to chop, slice, trim and cut everything. I have it in 2 different colors and have gifted it to my daughters too! It's available on Amazon for $69. *Several lengths are shown in this listing (and I have them all) but my most-used knife is 5.5 inches*
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Pasta Salad Ingredients
small pasta of your choice
roasted vegetables: bell peppers, red onion, squash, zucchini, carrot, asparagus
grape tomatoes
Good Seasonings Italian dressing packet w/ olive oil and vinegar
lemon juice
pepperoni
fresh mozzarella pearls
olive oil
bacon
fresh parmesan
lettuce
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[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

If I had only one knife in my kitchen....it would be this one amzn.to/4dXywFn. I reach for it every time to chop, slice, trim and cut everything. I have it in 2 different colors and have gifted it to my daughters too! It's available on Amazon for $69. **Several lengths are shown in this listing (and I have them all) but my most-used knife is 5.5 inches**

[@TopoGigio555]

I love the idea of roasted veggies in a pasta salad! Adds a whole different level of flavor. 😋

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

I totally agree!

[@queent3343]

@@WelcomeToMyCurls How do you keep the veggies, especially the zuccini, from getting soggy?

[@TruthBeTold4ever-j1n]

I appreciate how you explain each step slowly and clearly every step of the way. I’m an observer when it comes to learning and I like things explained with patience and grace. ❤❤

[@TJ-lj2pi]

Rene, this salad looks great! I must try. Little tip: when you cut small tomatoes with container lids, I use a large serrated knife. Works much better. ❤

[@ldg2655]

Looks delicious!! I’d add some drained canned black beans and a sprinkling of black olives.

[@Rosmills]

I love salad with that Italian mixed dressing, I love roasted vegetables…both of them together is brilliant! Thank you so much for this recipe!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

You are so welcome!

[@triciag3311]

The pasta salad looks delicious. I love all the veggies in it! Yum!! You weren't lying when you said this would be the side dish of my dreams!

[@sleepycat8887]

Salad looks yummy! For me just add olives 🫒 and serve warm 😅. Yum yum .

[@TopoGigio555]

Good idea, I love all kinds of olives!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Oooo great idea! I love black olives!

[@bethdavis6863]

Kalamata olives!

[@sleepycat8887]

@@bethdavis6863 yes!!! So yum!!

[@sondrasmith2691]

Black, pitted olives...yum...

[@priscillamartinez460]

Hi my comment has nothing to do with your delicious pasta, I just want to say I love that you are all gray natural look fabulous ❤

[@jacquelinefreeman6537]

Thank you, for your inspiring recipe. Can’t wait to make it.

[@janicehoward1769]

I was making pasta salad tonight anyway. Have most of the veggies here and will definitely try this!

[@sandymclean8935]

Thanks so much for the recipe, I'm looking forward to making this one for sure ! Yum

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

You are so welcome!

[@jeannierich5619]

Cutting the cherry tomatoes with the lid works much, much better with smaller lids like peanut butter jar, lids or mayonnaise jar lids! Good luck I can’t wait to try the salad

[@jeananorthern5070]

That looks so yummy!!

[@bonnielucas3244]

Good idea. Roasted vegetables in pasta salad

[@cindyoconnell2471]

I made your salad for company, and it was delicious! You might want to try this-I added arugula instead of romaine or a green leaf lettuce, and it was still delicious the next day. No different than adding spinach or arugula to a soup. Also, sprinkling Parmesan from a jar made it extra yummy! I plan on making this many times in the future!

[@Superfatcat2525]

I love roasted veggies why did I never think to make them in a pasta salad? Thank you 😊.

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Game changer with the roasted veggies!

[@hildadavids217]

Nothing beats roasted vegetables

[@lisacambronmccarter5739]

Love pasta salad!

[@geselagrendel630]

Yummy ❤ I love paste salad, we call it noodle salad. I also like to eat it with tuna fish in it! Great dish, thanks Renee and have a brilliant weekend by the pool.🌞🐾👍

[@julieweber3398]

Looks delicious! Thank you for sharing! I bet this would freeze nicely without the tomatoes and lettuce 🤔 I can always just add them after it's thawed before I eat it 👍 I'm always looking for batch cooking and freezer meals. sides. Makes life so much easier💕

[@jselbher]

Looks so good!!! Why have I never thought of oiling my pan before putting the veggies on??? Such a good idea. Regarding the tomatoes - I always use a serrated knife with tomatoes. I wonder if that would have worked?

[@MarquitaNelson-uj3tn]

It is easier to slice the cherry tomatoes with two hard plates. You just have to hold the top plate to keep it from sliding off. That way the tomatoes are more stable. This salad sounds and looks sooo tasty. Wonderful for summer!!!

[@MarquitaNelson-uj3tn]

My sister put me on to your videos, newsletters, etc. and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to you! You are so honest and down to earth. I feel like we e been friends for ages. Thank you!

[@_JanetLouise]

that looks awesome! thank you

[@stelladoyle9401]

I have seen chefs do it between two saucers, works great that way

[@kathysolomon7618]

Salad looks delicious.

[@bonitaharrison4736]

Renee, I'll try it. Looks good.

[@janicelane8782]

Looks delicious l must make this one. People are saying add olives & banana peppers,you mentioned that you could add other vegetables etc. Make it to your taste buds. I love the demonstration & info you provided.👍🏻

[@DebbieK1107]

Looks delicious!!

[@PatriciaMcKinley-f4d]

Hi Rene haven't seen you for looong time..missed you and the doggies too. Glad to see you looking so well and pray life is good for the family.

[@TraceyBergum]

Salad looks very tasty, I would add olives and pepperoncini too

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Oh yeah!

[@kathleennorton2228]

I definitely could eat that bowl myself. It looks sooo good!

[@kefirheals7383]

Nice Roasted Salad Salad. Ha Ha - the key to making the cherry tomato slicing thing work, is to use a SERRATED knife. They must've forgot to tell you that part.

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

LOL apparently so! It wasn't working out so well for me. The serrated knife would have done the trick. Next time! 😁

[@doloreskomp3036]

You can use the deli container lids and put the tomatoes on the top of the lid that has a rim to help hold the tomatoes . Put the other lid top down on the tomatoes and it holds them in place,

[@lilibee3443]

I need one of the lemon squeezers you have.

[@theaeromama2]

@@doloreskomp3036 ITS A GAME CHANGER FOR CUTTING THE TOMATOES IM GLAD YOU SHARED IT WITH @WELCOMETOMYCURLS

[@Sweetysalado]

I have also tried cutting cherry tomatoes between two lids. It was the biggest waste of time. Plus, your knife has to be super sharp or you will have a hard time cutting them at all. The pasta salad looks delicious, just like everything you make. ❤

[@bethdavis6863]

Use a serrated knife.

[@BarbHayes-zn7fi]

By far the best pasta salad recipe I've ever seen. Can't wait to try

[@clsachdeva]

Hi Renee, flip the deli lids over so the tomatoes sit inside the lips of the lids, the lip will hold the tomatoes in place, you don't need to be so careful that way.

[@brigettepro4053]

Hi Renee! This pasta salad looks delish! Def going to make this,

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

It's so good!

[@jbo2671]

Renee I can not believe I’ve been fighting with parchment paper rolling up for the last 40 years!!! Why did I never think to crumple it up? 😂 Thanks!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

LOL now you know! 😁

[@juliemackenzie1978]

Your pasta salad looks absolutely delicious! I am definitely going to try your recipe. Thank you for sharing this with us. :)

[@glesnietutty8444]

Morning Renee sure looked good .We are just starting to get summer weather now we can have snow here in Alberta Canada up until May long weekend so here basically we start summer now .

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Wishing you a sunny warm weekend :)

[@nancymiller4159]

Reverse the lids when cutting the tomatoes. The lip keeps them from escaping and gives you a smaller space to cut between.

[@norma9416]

Yummy! Love a good pasta salad. This one looks delish! Must try. Thanks!! 💗

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

My pleasure 😊

[@bev3279]

Yum!!! Definitely will be making this Thanks!👍🏻😋

[@lindajames4922]

I am going to make this salad for sure! Delicious!❤

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Please do!

[@janettebolin2991]

Looks yummy! Must try this!

[@lisarogal5222]

That looks so delicious! Definitely adding the ingredients to my shopping list for this weekend. Thank you for sharing!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Perfect! Enjoy!

[@Piscesmoon83]

Looks delish Renee! Can’t wait to try this recipe!!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

It's so good!

[@giannellalopez8805]

That gtomatoe trick does work😊

[@rebeccapotter1824]

I wish she would show us how to make the scalloped potatoes too!

[@kathrinevispisiano4628]

Ok! You’ve made me hungry. Writing this down and need to go shopping. I will be making this. Thanks a bunch.❤

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Woo hoo! Enjoy!

[@valerieg9494]

Sounds really great!! I have the same kitchen cabinets.

[@cyndilu9]

Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

You are so welcome 😁

[@mommaoinnh2674]

Some of us just don’t like vinegar. I like pasta w tomatoes, pickles & Mayo. I make enough to eat it for a week too. I would triple your recipe to have leftovers.

[@brendajolley4808]

This looks great and I mean that. For me I ‘d just leave out the pepperoni😢 but you can add and subtract anything. My nephew went to culinary school and graduated, but only practiced for a bit, but he and his family would love this. I will share this with him and he could adapt it however his family likes. His family especially his boys love the asparagus. Thanx to you, I love your cooking features. Have a great summer. 😊 this is NATIONAL SMILE DAY !

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Absolutely add or remove anything so it's to your liking. Have a happy SMILE DAY!

[@maryannkramer270]

HI RENEE THAT LOOKS SO GOOD ❤ IM GONNA TRY TO MAKE THIS THIS WEEKEND ! RANDY LOOKS LIKE A PRO ON THE BARBUCUE! LOVE ALL UR VIDEOS ❤ HAVE A GOOD WEEK🎉🎉WEEKEND

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

You'll love it! Have a great weekend! We're expecting rain ☔️

[@biba350]

Thanks Renee ❤

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

You bet!

[@jandoherty5299]

Looks delicious

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Thank you 😋

[@JeanNeisler-g2x]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@rudie280]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Great cool, summer salad! You're the best Renee!!! 😘

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

You are so welcome!

[@SuperDenise128]

I NEED TO MAKE YOUR SALAD! LOOKS GREAT! Thank you.

[@lindao1327]

Oh my goodness. That salad looks lush!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Sooooo good!

[@carolyntemplin488]

I love shells for pasta salad... :)

[@Mel52071]

Oxo used to make a cherry and grape slicer gadget that was so great. I don't know why they don't make it anymore, I found mine at a garage sale. I think ebay is the only place you can find it now (or a garage sale :) ).

[@jackiekelso6145]

Hello Renee! Thank you for sharing another great recipe! We love pasta salads so I’ll be trying this soon. The almond croissants you made about a month or so ago look fabulous also and I’m wondering where I can find the recipe? Have a wonderful weekend!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Good morning! Ooooo that almond croissant 🥐 That's the next recipe I plan to share. Made it last weekend when my daughter was visiting....so delish! Stay tuned!

[@jackiekelso6145]

@@WelcomeToMyCurls Awesome!! Thank you so much!!

[@LuckyNumber45]

I'm making this Renee!! You sure know how to throw down in the kitchen!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

It's so good! And thanks!!! 😁

[@Sandra-cm1du]

Thank you for the great pasta salad salad.....I will try!!!

[@cmaur811]

Haven’t seen you in my feed for ages.

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Hmmm that's strange. I release a new video every Tuesday and Friday. Perhaps your notifications aren't on for my channel?

[@AnneluvsKatz]

Never thought to do that! Thanks for sharing! Will DEF try this!

[@pambrown5401]

That looks great!

[@maryannkramer270]

Say hi to the boys love them❤

[@brentbailey3621]

Looks amazing

[@RebeccaStone-bp2oz]

That pasta salad looks delicious 😋😋😋

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

It was! Thanks!

[@oakey732]

That salad looks amazing!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

So good!

[@olafpamela]

Try turning your deli lids the other way, it should work better. The salad 🥗 looked delicious 😋 Thanks for sharing 🤗♥️🥗😋

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Thanks for the tip!

[@maryalbert6138]

Hi, is your cutting knife the 5.5 inches? I love when you share your recipes you’re a great cook! Have a wonderful weekend ❤

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Hi! Yes....my favorite knife is 5.5 inches (here's the link amzn.to/4dXywFn). It's perfect for cutting, trimming, chopping....basically everything. I never reach for any other knife unless it's serrated to cut bread 😊

[@maryalbert6138]

@@WelcomeToMyCurls Thank You!

[@melindaoliveri3757]

Ohhh that looks so SOOOO YUMMY,,, I can all most taste it!!! Lol lol

[@noemirivera9906]

Looks delicious. Have to try. Thank you

[@stephm281]

Looks sooo delicious. Thankyou for the recipe . ❤️👍🏻👍🏻

[@rickforehand6524]

Hi Renee, This does sound like the perfect summer salad and will definitely make!! Did I miss how much pasta you cooked for your salad?

[@marycosgrove1587]

Great recipe. Ty!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

You are so welcome!

[@paularizzo5217]

Have you ever added green olive salad mix? Your salad looks so good? I think those roasted vegetables were perfect!! Happy eating!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

My husband doesn't like olives 😛

[@HNY67]

Looks wonderful. Will definitely make it. Thank you. ❤

[@kathypilchman3657]

Your salad did look delicious

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Thank you 😋

[@EmiliaGarcia-sh1my]

Looks delicious 😋 Yum 😋

[@kimwashburn6500]

Thank you, that looks delicious!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

You are so welcome!

[@sondrasmith2691]

Looks delicious! Wish me luck!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

You can do it!! 😊

[@apl7358]

Turn the deli lids over. The lid rim is used as a guide. You just had them reversed. No biggie. The salad looks delicious 😋 great recipe🎉

[@josephplischke291]

Really good stuff ! 😀😀😀😀😀

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Thanks! 😀

[@loriday9625]

Looks delicious! I like making homemade salad dressings and have been searching for a salad dressing bottle like yours….Amazon? I live in Canada so I may not be able to find the exact one but a link or name would be awesome. 😊

[@bonniesimpkins148]

looks yum!😍

[@klondite1621]

Suggest you buy a cheap air fryer to cook your bacon in. It is easy and contains your bacon grease separately so you can pour it into a grease conta8ne4 for later use.

[@queent3343]

Use freshly grated parmesan! It tastes so much better.

[@2075vj]

Although I don’t eat pork, I’m looking forward to making this maybe with some grilled chicken breast. Thanks for sharing.🙏🏽

[@PleaseDontEatAnimals]

Or you can make it without any animal cruelty involved. ✌🏽♥️🐣

[@AidaJof]

Delicious😋😋😋

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Thank you 😋

[@erinryan5358]

Definitely going to make this delicious pasta salad! Can you like your lemon juicer? Thank you!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Hi! It's from Crate and Barrel.....here's the link www.crateandbarrel.com/crate-and-barrel-citrus-squeezer-with-measuring-cup/s271443 Randy bought it when were in Nashville several weeks ago and loves it. I can't find anything like it on Amazon unfortunately so you'll have to get it directly from Crate and Barrel 🍋 Have a great day!

[@erinryan5358]

@@WelcomeToMyCurls Great! Thanks Renee

[@bethroundell8424]

You Ned to put your lid edges towards each other to make a rim to hold the tomatoes between the lids.

[@amymaness9376]

Flip Both of your lids over, and use a serrated knife, and it works perfectly! Right idea, you're almost there...

[@donitakrueger]

I laughed when she put the tomatoes in the lids inside out. The edges should be acting like a bowl.

[@anchorskid]

Turn the lids over so the tomatoes are in the well of the lid (outside of lid) above and below. You won't have to press much to keep them in place. Also, use a serrated knife to cut tomatoes.

[@SuperDenise128]

I have used Good Seasons since I was an adult and my Mom used it from the time it came out when I was young! I use nothing else in my pasta and regular salad.

[@carengroce4226]

Yummy.

[@isamen6847]

Yummy!

[@karenjeansonne5703]

Hello Renee, I definitely will make this!! How much pasta did you use please?