Italian Pasta Salad with Balsamic Dressing Recipe
Italian pasta salad with balsamic dressing is the drama-free best friend your summer parties deserve.
It’s colorful, refreshing, and secretly makes you look like you planned ahead.
The zesty balsamic vinaigrette clings to twirly noodles like your ex clings to excuses, only tastier and much more reliable.
Loaded with crunchy vegetables, herbs, and tangy flavors, it’s vibrant enough to distract everyone from your store-bought dessert later.
This dish proves salads don’t need lettuce to shine, and pasta doesn’t need cheese to feel loved.
Basically, it’s the vegan glow-up your picnic table has been waiting for.

Italian Pasta Salad with Balsamic Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Boil pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olives, and basil.
- Pour balsamic dressing over salad. Toss gently until well coated.
- Chill for 20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 22%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Folate: 9%
- Iron: 11%
- Magnesium: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use gluten-free pasta for a GF option.
- Add arugula for peppery flair.
- Double the balsamic dressing if you like your salad extra sassy.








