Bruschetta Pasta Salad is like an antipasto served on top of pasta.
I like that this recipe tastes like flavorful fresh vegetables tossed with Italian goodness.

Bruschetta salad served with pasta.
This recipe combines about everything that you would expect to find on top of bruschetta tossed in your favorite pasta.
While this recipe is vegan, you can easily make it using regular ingredients such as mozzarella cheese.
Did you try my Easy Italian Bruschetta recipe?
That bruschetta is a typical Italian inspired recipe that is served on bread. Both this pasta recipe and that bread recipe are delicious ideas that are full of Italian flavors.
Making this pasta recipe vegan is easy when you use Vegan Parmesan Cheese. You can find Vegan Parmesan Cheese here.
Technically, bruschetta refers to coal roasted bread made with garlic. The bread is then served with extra virgin olive oil.
This recipe was inspired by bruschetta.
That is, this recipe has the garlic and olive oil but, also includes basil and pasta.
Remember that the pasta should be one that complements the salad. It should also be easy to eat.
For best results, it is a good idea to add pasta that is bite-sized or smaller. The shape of the pasta should also complement the other ingredients added to the salad.
Tips for making a pasta salad.
Really, any bite sized pasta could work in this recipe. I like orecchiette, any spiral, or even bow tie pasta for this recipe.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- My salad uses fresh basil. However, you can use any kind of leaves and in any amount to make your salad.
- Adding some kind of bite sized meat can make this salad into a meal in itself. You van find vegan pepperoni and similar options here.
- Can you add fruit to this salad? I do. Depending on what I have on hand, I like bite-sized watermelon, strawberries or even blueberries in a salad such as this one.
How to store pasta salad.
This is one of those salads that needs a bit of time (about a half hour) for the ingredients to blend together with the dressing. If you are making this in advance or need to refrigerate this, save half of the dressing so that you can toss it into the salad upon serving. Also, wait to add the greens until you are about to serve this salad.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad
- Simple Summer Farro Salad
- Mediterranean Diet Summer Potato Salad
- Vegan Spring Roll in a Bowl
- Roasted Tomatoes With Goat Cheese Pasta
- Maple Roasted Carrots
- Mediterranean Diet Tomato Soup
- Vegan Mediterranean Diet Focaccia Bread
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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About this recipe for vegan bruschetta salad.
This is a simple recipe for a pasta salad. The ingredients added to the pasta salad are similar to bruschetta .
This salad is tossed in a basic oil and vinegar dressing.
When selecting a pasta to use, it is best to choose a pasta that is bite-sized or easy to eat.
Also, while I am using basil, you could also add additional greens to make this a larger salad.
Ingredients needed to make make this pasta salad.
- Pasta. I like orecchiette, any spiral, or even bow tie pasta for this recipe. The pasta should be cooked, drained, and allowed to cool.
- Olive Oil. Since this is for the dressing, I suggest using extra virgin olive oil.
- Balsamic vinegar. This is also for the dressing.
- Garlic. The garlic should be minced. This will go into the dressing.
- Basil Leaves. Chop the basil leaves as needed .This is essential for a true bruschetta. However, you can add greens to this or use the greens of your choice.
- Tomatoes. I like bite-sized tomatoes. Good choices include grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes (or a combination).
- Oregano. You can use fresh or dried if needed.
- Parmesan Cheese or mozzarella cheese. You can find Vegan Parmesan Cheese here. Vegan mozzarella cheese can be found here.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.
Expert tip 👉 Take this salad on the go and prepare it when you get there. Simply use a dressing that has already been made for you to toss the ingredients into.
How to make this Bruschetta Pasta Salad recipe.
Prep time is about ten minutes plus additional time for cooking pasta as needed. This recipe serves four.
To prepare this delicious & healthy pasta, start by gathering and measuring all the ingredients.
Instructions.
- Start by cooking the pasta as indicated on the packaging. Allow the pasta to cool and drain before adding it to this recipe.
- Make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, vinegar and garlic . You can add additional seasonings as desired. Set this aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
- In a large serving bowl, place the cooled pasta and the tomatoes.
- Pour half of the whisked dressing over the pasta and tomatoes and toss the ingredients.
- Just before serving, add the remaining ingredients and toss the salad.
- You can top the salad with additional 'cheese' and basil as desired.
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Bruschetta Pasta Salad, A simple antipasto recipe that is served with pasta. Vegan, Vegetarian, and Mediterranean diet friendly.
Bruschetta Pasta Salad,
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pasta
- ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- ½ cup Basil
- 2 cups Tomatoes
- 2 tsp Oregano
- ½ cup Vegan Cheese.
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta as indicated on the packaging. Allow the pasta to cool and drain before adding it to this recipe.
- Make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, vinegar and garlic . You can add additional seasonings as desired. Set this aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
- In a large serving bowl, place the cooled pasta and the tomatoes. Pour half of the whisked dressing over the pasta and tomatoes and toss the ingredients
- Just before serving, add the remaining ingredients and toss the salad. You can top the salad with additional ‘cheese’ and basil as desired.
Recipe Notes
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. See Foodwineandlove.com for details on this recipe.
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Easy instructions for this recipe.
- Make the pasta.
Use the instructions on the packaging to cook and drain the pasta.
- Make this dressing.
Follow the directions above for whisking together the dressing for this recipe.
- Put the pasta salad together.
Lastly, follow the detailed instructions above to make your pasta salad!