Pizza Pasta Salad with White Beans (vegetarian) - the perfect pasta salad for summer. This salad tastes like pizza thanks to the pasta sauce based dressing, mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. This salad is completely no bake so it is perfect for those hot summer days. The dressing is made from marinara sauce and so good.
I love a good pasta salad. For more yummy pasta salads try my ramen salad or my lentil pasta salad.
Why you'll love this recipe
It is easy to make.
This pasta salad is perfect for summer.
Pizza flavor is bursting from this recipe.
The recipe is vegetarian, high protein and gluten free.
The marinara sauce dressing is to die for.
Instructions
Mix together dressing.
Toss together pasta salad.
Divide out and serve.
Ingredients
- pasta
- mozzarella
- cherry tomatoes
- bell pepper
- basil
- white beans
- olive oil
- marinara sauce
- garlic
- salt/pepper
- oregano
- red wine vinegar
Storage instructions
You can store the salad in a sealed container in your fridge for up to three days.
Equipment
You just need a cutting board for this recipe.
Recipe FAQS
Can I make this vegan?
Yes, use a vegan mozzarella or omit it.
Does this salad require cooking?
No, you won't have to turn on your oven for this delicious pasta recipe.
Substitutions
- white beans - can be chickpeas.
- pasta - sub gluten free or chickpea if needed.
- olive oil - can be subbed with avocado oil.
- basil - can be subbed with parsley.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Pick a good quality mozzarella for the best tasting pasta salad.
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Pizza Pasta Salad with White Beans (vegetarian)
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups dried pasta - cooked
- 2 cups chopped mozzarella I used buffalo can sub vegan or shredded
- 1 12 ounce pack cherry tomatoes - cut in half
- 1 bell pepper - roughly chopped
- 1 cup basil - finely chopped
- 1 can white beans - drained
Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup marinara sauce
- 1 garlic clove
- pinch salt/pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Mix together all dressing ingredients.
- Add all salad ingredients to a bowl and toss with dressing. Add additional salt and pepper if needed.
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