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Vegan Pasta Salad

Vegan Pasta Salad – A Colorful Feast for Your Senses

This vibrant Vegan Pasta Salad is a delightful medley of fresh vegetables and tri-color pasta, perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Whole Wheat Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Tri-Color Pasta can be omitted if desired
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers fresh peppers can be used as an alternative
  • 1 cup Green Bell Peppers red or yellow bell peppers can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup Red Onions green onions can be a milder substitution
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes any small tomato variety can work
  • 1/2 cup Canned Black Olives Kalamata olives can be used for a different taste
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Red Pepper Flakes a pinch

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mason jar
  • large mixing bowl
  • serving spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Pasta Salad
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the rotini whole wheat pasta and tri-color pasta, cooking according to package directions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it under cool water.
  2. In a mason jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, water, dried basil, dried oregano, chopped fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced red onions, chopped black olives, diced green bell peppers, and chopped roasted red peppers alongside halved grape tomatoes.
  4. Pour the homemade Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Using a large serving spoon, gently toss the ingredients together until they are fully coated with the dressing.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the Vegan Pasta Salad to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for make-ahead meals and can be stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

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