Why you’ll love this Vegan Pasta Salad:
It’s really easy to make & can be whipped together in under 30 minutes It is versatile – throw in whatever veggies are in-season or that you have on hand It has a ton of nutritional value (thanks to the veggies) The Roasted Jalapeno Tomatillo Dressing is seriously to die for
What are the best veggies for pasta salad?
The options are seriously endless when it comes to what veggies you should add to your pasta salad. With a really versatile recipe like this, you can add whatever you have in your fridge, whatever you need to use up, or whatever is in-season. For this recipe, I used cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, and to add more flavor I added some fresh basil leaves, and some grapefruit slices. I love the sour but sweetness that grapefruit can add to a salad and it adds a little something different to your traditional pasta salad recipe. I also would definitely suggest adding avocado to this recipe too!
How do you make Vegan Pasta Salad?
The steps to make this recipe really doesn’t get any easier than this. All you do is prep all your veggies, grapefruit if you’re using it, and fresh herbs while cooking up your pasta noodles of choice. When the pasta is done, drain it, rinse with cold water, and throw everything into a big bowl. I also like to add vegan cheddar cubes to this recipe because what’s a salad without cheese? Next, you’ll want to prep the dressing for this recipe. To make the dressing all you do is:
Let’s talk about tomatillos
For my dressing recipe, I used tomatillos. An often forgot about the fruit that I really love. Not only does it add great colour to any recipe, but it also tastes really good. Tomatillos originated in Mexico and although they resemble a small tomato in a husk, these are actually not a species of tomatoes but a different fruit all together. The skin is quite tough when eating raw, but when cooked, that’s where the real flavor comes from. They are tart, fruity, and have a slightly herbal flavor. You’ll often find these used in salsas and sauces, and in this case, my yummy dressing for this Vegan Pasta Salad. I hope you enjoy this recipe! Let me know what you think below in the comments.
Other recipes you’ll love:
Need more summer recipe inspo? I got you. Try one of these:
Vegan Soba Noodle Salad Plant-based Summer Moussaka Easy Picnic Salad Recipe Grilled Vegetable Wrap
Want more pasta recipes? Make sure to try my fan favourites: Vegan Spaghetti with “Meat” Sauce and Gradma’s Vegan Pasta Sauce. Grandma’s Vegan Pasta Sauce Vegan Spaghetti
