Have you ever had a favorite recipe? One that you made frequently because it was a) delicious and b) easy? Burritos are like that for me. I make them in different ways, with different vegan protein options, but I make them at least a couple times a month. This Zesty Pasta Salad was one of those recipes. I’m not sure what happened, but when I decided to make it the other night I realized that it had been years since I’d made it.
One of the great things about this pasta salad is that aside from a few main ingredients like the white beans, raisins, and the grapefruit vinaigrette, you can feel free to clean out the vegetable drawer use your favorite vegetables and to pick your favorite pasta. Whole wheat, gluten-free, or regular semolina, all work great.
Zesty Pasta Salad with White Beans, Apples, Raisins and Grapefruit Vinaigrette
You'll love this Zesty pasta salad with beans, apples, raisins and grapefruit vinaigrette! It's great as a side dish or #vegan meal and it's easily made #glutenfreeClick To Tweet
I love this salad either as a main dish or as a side. It is naturally vegan, has healthy protein from the beans, and a wonderful sweet/tart flavor from the combination of the raisins and the grapefruit vinaigrette.
- 12 oz. Tri-Color Rotini (or pasta of your choice)
- ½ cup red onion, sliced
- 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small can sliced black olives, drained
- ½ cup radishes, sliced
- ½ cup golden raisins
- ½ cup cucumbers
- 2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- ½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
- ⅛ cup grapefruit juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Extra grapefruit juice and pepper to taste
- Prepare the pasta according to package directions. When it is done, rinse under cold water.
- For the dressing, combine the olive oil, vinegar, grapefruit juice, salt, and pepper. Mix briskly and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the pasta with about half of the dressing.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and toss with the remaining dressing.
- Add extra grapefruit juice (including pulp if you'd like), salt, and pepper to taste.
What is your favorite go-to recipe?
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The grapefruit dressing is a fun twist! This looks great for summer thanks for linking up for meatless Monday