Easy Vegan Pasta Salad
Easy Vegan Pasta Salad- Fresh, flavorful, and totally plant-based! This easy vegan pasta salad is the perfect meal for a quick lunch or a tasty side dish.
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This easy vegan pasta salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is made with cooked bowtie pasta, tossed with a variety of fresh veggies such as cherry tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, and red onions. For added flavor and texture, you can also mix in some black olives, chickpeas or dairy-free mozarella.
The dressing is a simple mix of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard and dried herbs such as basil, oregano or thyme. This dressing adds a zesty and tangy flavor to the salad.
This vegan pasta salad can be served as a main dish or a side dish, and it is perfect for picnics, potlucks or any occasion that calls for a delicious and healthy meal. It’s also a great way to use up leftover veggies and pasta, so feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients!
Easy Vegan Pasta Salad
Ingredients needed:
10 oz. bowtie pasta (you can substitute gluten-free pasta)
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/4 red onion, sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Garnish: Vegan mozzarella cut into small cubes
For the dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top of the salad.
This easy vegan pasta salad is now ready to enjoy. You can also add or substitute any vegetables or herbs that you like to make it your own.
What to serve with Vegan Pasta Salad?
There are many ways to serve vegan pasta salad, depending on your preferences and occasion. Here are a few ideas:
As a main dish: Vegan pasta salad can be served as a light and healthy main dish, especially if you add some extra protein such as roasted chickpeas.
As a side dish: This salad makes a great side dish for grilled veggies, veggie burgers or sandwiches. It’s also a perfect addition to any picnic or BBQ.
With crusty bread: Serve the salad with some crusty bread on the side for a complete meal.
On a bed of greens: You can also serve the pasta salad on a bed of fresh greens such as spinach, arugula or mixed greens, for some extra fiber and nutrients.
Topped with vegan mozzarella: For some extra flavor, sprinkle some vegan mozzarella cheese over the top of the salad before serving.
No matter how you choose to serve it, vegan pasta salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!
Easy Vegan Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 10 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Garnish: Vegan mozzarella cut into small cubes
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top of the salad. Enjoy!
Looking for more vegan salad recipes?
Vegan Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Vegan Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
Fast and Easy Vegan Avocado Salad with Tahini Dressing
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