Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

An easy, vegetarian pasta salad flavored with sun dried tomatoes, basil, and a tasty sundried tomato dressing. Made without mayo!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword pasta salad with sun dried tomato, sun dried tomato pasta salad, vegetarian pasta salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 406kcal

Combine all ingredients in a small mason jar and shake until combined (alternatively, whisk together in a small bowl). Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water until cool to the touch.
In a large bowl, combine cooked, cooled pasta, butter beans, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, red onion, and mozzarella pearls. Add the dressing, toss until coated, and serve.

Swap the basil for an equal amount of pesto
Use cubes of mozzarella, shaved parmesan, or crumbled feta in place of the mozzarella pearls
Use whatever short cut pasta you have on hand such as penne, farfalle, or cavatappi
If you need to buy dry packed sun dried tomatoes, substitute ⅓ cup olive oil (or more to taste) for the sun dried tomato oil
Swap the baby butter beans for large butter beans, great northern beans, cannellini beans, or garbanzo beans