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Homemade vegan pasta salad recipe

Homemade Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe

The simplest recipe for one of the healthiest dish you could try, this easy-to-follow vegan pasta salad recipe changes everything you know about pasta salad, and if you're a vegan, then is it even much better than you imagined.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rotini pasta or any short pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers any color, diced
  • ½ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¾ cup cooked chickpeas rinsed & drained if canned
  • ½ cup black olives sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Creamy Dressing
  • ½ cup vegan mayo
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Strainer/colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small whisk or fork for dressing
  • Knife and chopping board

Method
 

Cook Pasta:
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare Dressing:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together vegan mayo, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Mix Salad:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, chickpeas, black olives, and parsley.
Toss:
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is well coated.
Chill:
  1. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal
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