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Vegan Pasta Salad Without Mayo

A vibrant and refreshing vegan pasta salad packed with colorful veggies, al dente pasta, and a zesty dressing, perfect for gatherings or quick meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base Ingredients
  • 8 oz whole grain pasta (fusilli or rotini)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced any color
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Dressing
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Preparing the Vegetables
  1. While the pasta is cooking, chop all your veggies: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the bell peppers and cucumber, chop the red onion, and slice the olives.
Mixing the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, corn, olives, and parsley. Pour your dressing over the top and mix until everything is well coated.
Chilling and Serving
  1. For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy fresh, garnish with more herbs or veggies as desired.

Notes

Feel free to swap any veggies based on preference. This salad is delicious cold and stays fresh for up to three days.