Description
Vegan Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the delightful flavors of fresh vegetables, hearty beans, and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or light summer meals, this salad is both nutritious and easy to prepare. With its quick Italian dressing and an array of colorful ingredients, it’s a delicious way to enjoy healthy eating. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a personal touch. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or as a side, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta
- 1 can (15 ounces) white beans
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 heaping cup cucumber
- ½ cup olives
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup corn
- 1 shallot
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the farfalle pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, white beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, shallot, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg