Cold Veggie Pasta Salad

This Veggie Pasta Salad is a delicious, refreshing dish packed with colourful veggies and a light, zesty dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, side dish, or picnic, it’s easy to make and full of vibrant flavours.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Lotus Dried Vegetable Mix

• 8 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini)

• 1/4 cup black olives, slices

• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/4 cup capsicum. diced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 tsp Lotus Nature’s Seasoning

• Fresh basil or oregano for garnish

Instructions

1. Soak the Lotus Veggie Mix:

   • Soak the Lotus Veggie Mix in warm water for 10 minutes.

   • Drain and let it cool.

   
   

2. Cook the Pasta:

   • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.

   • Drain and let it cool.

     
     

3. Prepare the Salad:

   • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, rehydrated Lotus Veggie Mix, olives, tomatoes, and capsicum.

     
     

4. Make the Dressing:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and Lotus Nature’s Seasoning.

     
     

5. Assemble the Salad:

   • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything to coat evenly.

     
     

6. Serve:

   • Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve chilled.

Tips!

• Add cheese like feta or parmesan for extra flavour.

• Customise with other veggies like cucumber, spinach, or red onion.

• This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a few hours.

Enjoy your light, healthy Veggie Pasta Salad!