Name: Creamy Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup black olives, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; For the dressing:; 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise; 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp dijon mustard; Salt and pepper to taste

Creamy Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe

Elisha Proffitt Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Creamy Vegan Pasta Salad

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the dressing:
1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, basil, and parsley.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, almond milk, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy!