Description
A delightful and nutritious Creamy Vegan Pasta Salad packed with fresh veggies and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
- Pasta (any type you love)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumber, diced
- Bell pepper, diced
- Red onion, diced
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or cilantro)
- Lemon juice
- Tahini
- Garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, toss together the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat everything well.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; allow flavors to mingle for best results.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta. Add more veggies based on what’s in your fridge for adaptability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg