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    Home » Recipes » Holidays and Entertaining

    Vegan Pasta Salad

    Published: Aug 29, 2013 · Updated: May 4, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    vegan pasta salad

    This simple vegan pasta salad is easy to throw together in just 15 minutes. It's loaded with fresh veggies and tossed with a flavorful vinaigrette.

    vegan pasta salad with tricolor rotini pasta

    This veggie-filled pasta salad is always a crowd-pleaser. Broccoli, carrots, yellow squash, briny olives and sun-dried tomatoes make this a colorful dish that's loaded with flavor.

    This is a great choice for a vegan potluck recipe or any of those weather occasions. Perfect for a summer cookout! This is one of my go-to recipes anytime I need to feed a large group of people.

    This vegan pasta salad is:

    • Ready in just 15 minutes!
    • Loaded with fresh, healthy veggies
    • Kid-friendly
    • Great for serving a crowd

    So let's get cooking!

    Tricolor pasta vegetable salad

    Tips, Tricks, & Variations

    Vinaigrette Dressing

    To keep this recipe quick and easy, we used a packaged Italian Vinaigrette. I love this one from Garlic Expressions, but you can use any brand that you prefer.

    You can also make your own homemade vegan salad dressing. Or try a new flavor like a cilantro-lime dressing for a fun twist.

    Mix up the Veggies

    This pasta salad will work with just about any fresh veggies, so feel free to use whatever is in season near you! Cauliflower and zucchini are great choices, or toss in some canned artichoke hearts before serving.

    vegan pasta salad with Italian dressing

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    If you love this vegan pasta salad be sure to check out these other vegan pasta salad recipes and these other delicious vegan pasta recipes.

    Photos by Evan Atlas.

    Recipe

    vegan pasta salad with tricolor rotini pasta

    Vegan Pasta Salad

    This simple vegan pasta salad is easy to throw together in just 15 minutes. It's loaded with fresh veggies and tossed with a flavorful vinaigrette.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: easy pasta salad, vegan pasta salad
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 480kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 10 to 12 ounces tricolor or whole-grain rotini or other twisty pasta
    • 2 broccoli crowns large, cut into bite-size pieces and florets
    • 3 carrots medium, peeled and sliced on the diagonal
    • 1 cup yellow summer squash diced
    • ½ cup black or green olives sliced
    • 1 red bell pepper medium, cut into narrow strips
    • 15 ounce kidney beans canned, drained and rinsed
    • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
    • 2 scallions thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh dill minced
    • ½ cup vinaigrette dressing homemade or prepared, plus extra as needed
    • Juice of ½ lemon
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Cook the pasta in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente. Once it's just about done, plunge the broccoli, carrots, and squash into the water and cook for another minute or so.
    • Drain and rinse the pasta and vegetables under cool running water in the colander, then drain well again.
    • Combine the pasta and vegetable mixture and all the remaining ingredients in a large serving bowl, and toss well. Let stand for a few minutes, then taste to see if you need more vinaigrette, lemon juice, and/or salt and pepper.
    • Serve at once or cover and refrigerate until needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 1410mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 7362IU | Vitamin C: 218mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 5mg
    Vegan-ize any recipe!Grab our free vegan cheat sheet, packed with my favorite easy substitutions to make any recipe vegan.

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    1. Julie says

      September 27, 2014 at 7:53 am

      This is very similar to my pasta salad recipe that I have been making for years. A much healthier way to serve pasta salad!

    2. Nava says

      September 29, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks, Julie! Great minds, etc. ...

    5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

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